38.      $200

Forestville Mfg. Co. stenciled cottage, 1842-1849.  A JC Brown production, 15 inches tall with rosewood veneer in excellent condition, gilt stenciling on the front, and two period/original glasses.  The stenciling has suffered considerable losses, as is typical.  The contoured metal dial was either repainted a long time ago or has been antiqued; I favor the former (note chipping).  The hands are replacements.  The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed Forestville Mfg, Bristol, and is running and striking on a wire gong.  There is a label inside, but the manufacturer’s name is cut off at the bottom.  The glasses, and in particular the bird lower glass provide a lot of the value here.  $200-$400.