81.              $500

Forestville Manufacturing Co. ripple-front steeple, 1842-1849.  A 20-inch case with beautiful rosewood veneer all around and two old/original glasses, including a wonderful original Fenn tablet.  Note that the left finial tip is missing; also note the ivory door handle.  The dial is original and holds the original paint as well as J.C. Brown’s signature at the top.  The hands are slight mismatches.  The 8-day time-and-strike brass movement is signed Forestville MFG Co.; there is an alarm ring but no evidence of an alarm mechanism on the movement or case. It is running and striking on a wire gong.  There is a dark label with significant losses, but the maker is clear.  Ripple-front steeples are selling between $500 and $800.