$237
Mahogany Sharp Gothic or "Steeple Clock" by Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1850, painted zinc dial with Roman numerals and signed Brewster and Ingrahams Bristol Connecticut US, silver leaf transfer-decorated glass depicting a balloon ascension, printed maker's label inside case, 30-hour time and strike rear center-mountd count wheel, iron backplate and mainspring enclosure, front plate of movement inscribed Brewster and Ingrahams Ct. USA 838, ht. 20 in. Replacement dial, old surface on old finish, minor veneer imperfections and replacement minute hand.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-11-01