DESCRIPTION:
Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Gale Calendar Model 1", 8 day, time and strike spring driven brass movement calendar wall clock.
CONDITION:
Rosewood and rosewood veneered case in nice condition in an old finish has an age crack in the upper door and small veneer piece missing on the cross strip just above the bottom door. Original painted dial has darkened a little from what looks to be a clear coating that has yellowed. Original hands and tablet. Partial label inside. The movement has recently been serviced. A copy of "Calendar Clocks" by Tran Du Ly is included.
ESTIMATE:
$2800
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$3200
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
CIRCA: 1874
DIMENSIONS: 30in x 18in x 5in
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