DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Plymouth Hollow, Conn., 30 hour, time and alarm spring driven brass movement cottage clock incorporating Proctor's Aug. 7, 1860 Patent Burglar and Fire Detective feature on top of the case. When the alarm is set and goes off a match placed into a holder strikes the rough curved surface and lights a lamp on top that enables the person to awaken in a lighted room.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in original finish has some small veneer damage and abraded finish on the base. Repainted dial on original plate. Gilding on the door now painted gold. Original hands and tablet. Clean label inside. Importantly, it retains original oil lamp which is often missing.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 12in x 6.5in x 3.5in
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