Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Birge, Peck & Co., Bristol, Conn., cornice and column shelf clock with a weight driven 8 days time and strike movement in a mahogany veneered case. c1850. (2) Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Cary VP", 8 days, time and strike spring brass movement shelf clock. c1880. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Birge, Peck & Co., Bristol, Conn., cornice and column shelf clock with a weight driven 8 days time and strike movement in a mahogany veneered case. c1850. (2) Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Cary VP", 8 days, time and strike spring brass movement shelf clock. c1880.
Brand: Mixed Lot
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Mixed Lot Mixed Lot auction

Price Record

Sale date May 15, 2016

Pre-sale estimate Subscribers only — subscribe

Sold for Subscribers only — subscribe

Unlock all price data Subscribe to see pre-sale estimates, hammer prices, and retail records for all 38,769+ clocks in our database. View subscription options →

Maker Mixed Lot
Type Shelf or Mantel
Country Mixed Lot
Price type auction
Date May 15, 2016
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

(1) The case retains it original finish and has some veneer damage along the base. The original painted dial has significant loss at 7:00. The hands are original. The Ives-type strap brass movement is unsigned. All three door glasses are original, but the center glass is cracked. The lower glass is like a Fenn glass. The weights are absent. Ht. 32.25". (2) Rosewood and rosewood veneered case in original finish. The case is in need of restoration - needing a dial, the various round turnings on the crest. Original tablet with minor loss and original pendulum. Partial label on the back of the case. Ht. 20".

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts