Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
J.C. Brown Rosewood Ripple Front Steeple Clock, Forestville, Connecticut, the rosewood veneered case with ripple front frames, the lower enclosing a painted gothic-themed tablet, painted zinc Roman numeral dial, printed maker's label inside, eight-day time and strike movement, ht. 20 in.
Estimate $600-800
Case appears to have had finish removed and rubbed down, lacking original pendulum bob.
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