115.           $50

Welch, Spring & Co. “Empress” with columns, ca. 1885. A 17.5-inch rosewood case with a dark finish and too much patina.  Cleaning may be in order.  Both glasses appear to be original, with a good tablet.  The dial is clean, an old repaint, with proper hands.  The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed, running, and striking on a wire gong.  There is a good label inside.  $50–$150.