Hand-crafted Congreve Clock

Hand-crafted Congreve Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]CA$3,500 – CA$5,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd.[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]CA$2,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Oct 09, 2021[/restrict]

Late 20th century. A handcrafted "congreve" clock by accomplished clockmaker and collector Fred Kolishenko of Oakville, ON. Congreve clocks are named after Sir William Congreve, who claimed invention in 1808. The ball runs down the zigzag track tripping the escapement, which in turn reverses the tilt of the tray and causes the hands of the clock to move forward. 14 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 12". Fred Kolishenko Collection.