Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Birge & Fuller "Double Candlestick" Wagon Spring Steeple Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1845, mahogany case, painted zinc Roman numeral dial, geometric reverse-painted tablets, printed paper label on backboard reading in part: Patent Accelerating Lever Spring, Eight Day Brass Clocks...Birge & Fuller, Bristol Conn., brass, eight-day time and strike movement powered by a leaf spring-mounted in the base, ht. 26 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
glasses appear to be original, label in good condition, wagon spring has new chains, old surface , dial cleaned and re-lined
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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