22.      $400

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. “No. 8 Shelf Library”, ca. 1880.  This is an early version of the Shelf Library: the Welch movement is mounted with seat hooks, the carved crest is mounted without case extensions, and the gong is the early wire type (see Warren, Ithaca’s Clock Makers, page 112).  The walnut case is clean and polished, the burl walnut panels look great; note the handle on the center door.  The dial glasses are old, the paper dials are old, the time hands replacements. The 8-day time-and-strike movement is running without issue, the calendar advances but needs adjustment.  The brass tear drop pendulum link has been replaced, the pendulum bob is nickel plated.  This is about as nice an example as you are likely to find of the carved top version of this model.  AAC sold one last summer for $425.  $400-$600.