Asa Munger Was Born In Auburn, NY In 1798 & Died 1851, Working Circa 1820-50 On New York State Style Shelf Clocks, Flying Eagle Pendulum, Measures 39 Tall by 17 Wide, Original Label In Back From A. Munger’s Pat. 8 Day clocks, Made, Warranted & Sold Wholesale & Retail By Hotchkiss & Benedict, Auburn, NY, The Original Face Shows A Gilt Stencil Of Flowers w/Gold Background & Black Roman Numerals, Mahogany Veneered Case Needing Some Repairs, Flat Pilasters w/Carved Capitols On Each Side Of The Mirrored Door, Animal Paw Feet, Carved Basket w/Fruit & Leaves Crest, Base Of Right Pilaster Missing, Replaced Door Pulls, This Clock Is An Excellent Example Of An Early NY Shelf Clock, Missing Weights, Very Fine Quality Movement, Easily Restorable, Weights Missing, Rare Visual Sun Seconds
Asa Munger Mirror Shelf Clock. Original 8 in. painted iron dial with sub seconds dial & black open moon hands, pierced brass 8 day weight driven movement with hour count wheel drop hammer strike on a bell at the top of the movement with original patented pulleys, lead side weights and brass eagle pendulum bob. In a beautiful mahogany empire style case with overhanging top mounted with gilt brass teardrop spheres, gilt turned and carved half columns, reverse painted glass over the dial and large lower mirror panel. Signed with a paper label inside of the case for ÂA. Munger, AuburnÂ, case is refinished, strike cable is broken. 39 in. high x 23 in. wide x 8 in. deep.
Asa Munger Shelf Clock, Auburn, NY
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$700 – $1,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$850[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Sep 26, 2015[/restrict]
Asa Munger Shelf Clock, Auburn, NY. Mahogany case, carved columns. Original painted iron dial. Original painted zinc. Wallpaper back, refinished. Missing pendulum. 8 day time only weight driven brass movement with second bit hand. Ht. 39″. Ex. Peter Zaharis Collection. The Collection of Dr. Warren Hammerschlag, New Jersey.
Asa Munger shelf clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$300 – $500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$550[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Sep 12, 2015[/restrict]
A 19th century Asa Munger shelf clock. 8 day time and strike weight driven Brass movement with painted metal dial. Mahogany case with flat top, double door with single upper and double lower glasses, flanked by carved half columns on carved paw feet. Old wallpaper paper label in back. Older finish in fair condition, minor wear, replaced knobs glasses, lacks crown, weights and pendulum. 35 1/2″ high.
Condition
Older finish in fair condition, minor wear, some veneer damage, lacks hands, weights and pendulum.
Asa Munger shelf clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$600 – $800[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$550[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Sep 12, 2015[/restrict]
A 19th century Asa Munger (Munger’s Patent) shelf clock. 8 day time and strike weight driven Brass movement with painted metal dial. Mahogany case with shaped “Ironing Board” top, single door with reverse painted upper and mirrored lower glasses, flanked by carved half columns. Refinished in good condition, repainted dial and upper door glass, partial label. 39 1/2″ high.
Condition
Refinished in good condition, repainted dial and upper door glass, partial label.