99.             $250

Welch, Spring & Co. “Lucca”, ca. 1880. A 23-inch case with a polished rosewood veneer finish and three old glasses, the door glass with a gilt border found on many of Welch’s parlor clocks.  The two side finials are correct for this model but both have been broken and repaired; the center finial is an incorrect replacement.  Note that the delicate drop finials are present.  The dial may have been repainted long ago, the hands are appropriate.  The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed E.N. Welch M.F.G. Co and is running, not strongly, and striking on the nickel bell.  This clock came with a Welch sandwich glass pendulum, as found here; the interior flocking is worn, there is a partial label on the back.  This model typically sells between $250 and $500.  $250–$400.