$1,067
Forestville Manufacturing Company Miniature Triple Decker Shelf Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1850, the mahogany case with carved and gilded eagle splat, smoke grained and gilded half columns flanking the painted zinc dial with Roman numerals, painted floral spandrels, the lower section with similar columns, flat bevel frame door with reverse-painted tablet of a Greek Revival dwelling, printed maker's label inside stating in part Patent Brass Clocks Made and Sold by the Forestville Manf' Co. Bristol, Conn. , thirty-hour time and strike movement with countwheel strike, two iron weights and pendulum, ht. 29 in. Case decoration is original, old surface on case, dial undisturbed, all components original, in-painting of losses on painted tablets.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
