Antique American Clocks                      July 2020

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65.      $150

Forestville Manufacturing Co. triple decker, 1835-1839.  The rosewood or mahogany Empire case is 36.5 inches tall on four newer ball feet, with a new dial glass, a repainted center glass on old glass, and a new bottom glass; both repainted images are by Tom Moberg and are worth more than the asking price.  The finish on the case is mixed, some is good, some very bad – note the base and bottom corbels.  The door pins are also loose, and the top door lacks its escutcheon. The wooden dial is clean, possibly repainted.  The 8-day, time-and-strike, weight-driven movement is unsigned but has a solid escape wheel typical of early Forestville Mfg movements.  It is running and striking on a square-base wire gong.  There is a very nice label inside.  This clock does not come with weights, but two weights that will work in this clock are listed in Parts (item 903).  $150-$250.

 

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