133.     $3000

Seth Thomas “Parlor Calendar No. 10”, 1885.  A most impressive shelf calendar, 36 inches tall in burled walnut with a perfect finish.  The top piece appears to be an accurate replica, the only fault here.  I believe both glasses are original, the dials repainted in the proper format, the hands correct.  The 8-day time-and-strike movement is signed and running, striking on a cathedral gong; the calendar is advancing with authority.  The weights are correct.  This clock leans backwards slightly but it is not a serious problem; there is some flexion where the case inserts into the base. A good black and gold label on the door, the date of manufacture faintly stamped on the back.  Fontaine’s sold a very similar example in 2018 for $3250.  $3000-$5000.