Beautiful antique Birge, Peck & Co. Double Decker mahogany shelf clock, Bristol, CT. Early brass works 8 day, weight driven clock, with raised carved splat, fruit bowl with gold gilt, original hand painted dial, reverse painted center glass reads “Franklin College, Athens, George”, reverse painted bottom glass with eagle and fruit. Interior label “Extra Eight Day Rolling Pinion Steel Pivot Brass Clocks; Made and Sold by Birge, Peck & Co., Bristol, CT. “, has additional label, “Myers Clock Shop, 539 New St., Spring City, PA.” Burled and gold gilt half columns, measures approx. 33 1/2″ tall x 16″ wide x 5″ deep.
A 19th century American shelf clock. 8 day weight driven time and strike “Strap Brass” movement with painted wooden dial. Mahogany double decker case with carved Pineapple crest, upper door with clear and mirrored glasses, applied split pilasters and lower door with replaced painted glass. In running order. Old worn finish, repainted columns, dial damage. 37 1/2″ high.
Condition
Old worn finish, repainted columns, dial damage.
F. Andrews Double Decker Shelf Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$150 – $250[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$150[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 18, 2013[/restrict]
F. Andrews Double Decker Shelf Clock. Mahogany case, old finish. Original painted wood dial. Old reverse painted tablet. 8 day time and strike brass movement. Ht. 31″. A Private Midwest Collection.