Briggs Conical Pendulum Clock

Description:

Briggs Conical Pendulum Clock, Forestville, Connecticut, c. 1880, thirty-hour, spring-powered, brass movement, 2 1/2-in. paper dial on zinc, black painted wooden base on paw feet, and glass dome, ht. 8 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Only slight wear to paper dial. Base may be repainted. Small flea bites to bottom edge of dome. Clock winds and runs but may need attention for reliable service.


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