173.     $75

E.N. Welch & Co. “Star Pointer”, ca. 1900.  The interior label says “Welch, Spring & Co.” which merged with E.N. Welch in 1884.  The movement is signed “E.N. Welch Mfg. Co.” and the paper dial is also labeled E.N. Welch.  The label may be a left-over.  The oak case is 32 inches long with a pressed wood pattern around the bezel and lower glass.  The 13-inch brass bezel has been repaired at the latch so it will stay closed; the dial glass is a replacement, the lower glass is not.  The gilt lettering is not as shown in the catalog illustration and may be a replacement.  The paper dial is very yellowed and would seem to be original.  The hands are improper but acceptable replacements.  The signed, 8-day, time-only movement is running.  Shreds of a model label on the back behind plastic.  $75-$150.