58.      $200

F. Kroeber “Occidental”, ca. 1880.  An uncommon mirrorside in original condition. The 24-inch black walnut case is clean and in good shape, with an old door glass and two old mirrors in good shape.  The stencil on the door glass is very worn, the paper dial is about due for replacement, the hands are correct replacements.  The statues are old.  The 8-day time-and-half-hour strike movement is signed, running, and striking on a cathedral gong.  The single-barrel pendulum is correct for this model (see Ly Kroeber Clocks page 321), but you more commonly see a glass scale pendulum.  The top finials do not match those shown in the catalog illustrations, but since these cases were made for a variety of clock manufacturers, they may be correct for the year manufactured.  There is a drawer on this model where you can keep the key or your valuables. No label left on the back.  We have not sold a Kroeber mirrorside, and there are only four sales in the Antique Clocks Price Guide, averaging $300 in recent years.  $250-$350.