105.     $600

Forestville Mfg. Co. ripple-front steeple, 1842-1849.  A dark but well-polished finish on this 20-inch ripple-front sharp gothic.  The finial posts are wooden screws, the door handle ivory/bone, and both glasses are old and likely original; note the period cut-glass tablet.  The painted dial is likely original with expected chipping along the edges and no evidence of a signature.  The hands are old replacements.  The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed “Forestville M.F.G. Co., Bristol CT” and is running and striking without complaint.  A good label inside.  $600-$900.