237. $250
Marine Clock Manufacturing Co. octagon lever, 1847-1853. A second clock
from this uncommon maker, this one in the traditional octagon wall clock style. The movement is the same as that in #236, patented
by Charles Kirk in 1847 and unsigned, running and striking without issue. The case is 11 inches across in rosewood veneer, the
glass is modern, the dial original with professional touch-up, the hands period. There is a small opening between the X and
XI that allows you to lift a strike arm and advance the strike. No sales on LiveAuctioneers, one sale on the Antique Clocks
Identification and Price Guide in 2006. $250-$500.
Antique American Clocks January 2023