81.              $200

Forestville Manufacturing Co. 8-day double-door OG, 1842-1849.  A 30.5-inch case veneered in figured mahogany with a high-gloss finish.  The veneer is beautiful, including on the sides, with just a small chip or two.  Both glasses are original with the original putty; the tablet on the lower door has been repainted.  The signed, wooden dial has been shellacked (lacquered?) and has yellowed badly, as well as having some off-color spots of touch-up; note the misspelled “Forestvill”.  The hands are original and found on other examples of this model.  The 8-day, time-and-strike brass movement is signed and running, striking on a wire gong.  There are two period 8-day weights and a period pendulum bob; the label has been lost.  A great example; AAC sold a very similar example in 2022 for $325.  $200-$300.