c1840 FORESTVILLE MFG CO OGEE SHELF CLOCK PRE EN WELCH

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Up for auction is an antique ogee clock from an estate. The brass movement is marked Forestville Mfg Co, Bristol CT. As we understand it, Forestville Mfg co was in business from 1835 to 1840, succeeded by Hills Brown & Co 1840-1841, then bought out by JC Brown, Chauncey Pomeroy and EN Welch in 1841, with some or all name son movements after this. With this little bit of Bristol CT history, we were able to date the movement to 1835 to 1840. It is mechanically sound, some tarnish, both weights, pendulum and is running, but will need some adjusting to keep good time and a basic tuneup. Also included is a key. Both glass panels on door are contemporary replacements with nice paint job on lower section. Some missing veneer, finish appears to be original, dark mahogany after all these years of age/patina. T is rubbing to finish, as photos show, but does look to be about 90% complete, in our estimation. Interior paper label missing. The face panel may or may not be original, we are unsure. It is old, but may be circa early 1900s. The paint job is contemporary, with wear, including 2 large sections of missing paint through lower middle, as photo shows. The minute hand and hour hand held on by a brad and do not match. Clock measures 16 3/8"w x 28 3/4"h x 4 1/4"d. A wonderful find. Auction Terms (please read to avoid delays and miscommunications) : WE TRY TO RESPOND TO ALL QUESTIONS. WE EMAIL WHEN PAYMENT RECEIVED AND ITEMS SHIPPED. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM US, CHECK YOUR EMAIL FILTER AND SPAM SETTINGS INSTEAD OF CONTINUALLY EMAILING US. AOL SEEMS TO BLOCK OUR EMAILS Multiple Purchases : We combine multiple purchases to save on shipping charges, provided we receive 1 lump some payment. Please do not complete checkout or use Paypal on individual items, if you are bidding or purchasing others. Request total from seller through Ebay or email when you want a total, with savings reflected. US Payment Accepted : Paypal, Money Order/Cashiers Check, Personal Check (7-10 days Waiting period). ] Discount- US Bidders Only : may deduct $1 from an order if check or money order is sent up to $100. Deduct $2 above $100 International Payment Accepted : Paypal (all items will be insured and/or registered post), Money Order (drawn on US funds), NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED!!! Shipping Rate and Info: Charges as stated. You will be given UPS and USPS shipping options through shipping calculator and/or checkout. Tracking numbers (if applicable) will be emailed when shipped. Charges based upon a prepackaged estimate, actual may differ higher or lower, but we charge based upon estimate. It is an imperfect system. Actual will in all likelihood vary from calculator (which adds small handling). If you do not like shipping quote, please Do Not Bid . We reserve the right to cancel any transaction paid for through Paypal to an unconfirmed address. We reserve the right to require insurance for any item or purchase. International shipments: will ship via US Mail. We state actual end of auction price on Customs declarations and ship as commercial sample. We are a business in a small town, The Post Office knows we are mailing abroad for our business. We require most international shipments will be insured and/or registered, thus causing higher shipping rates than you may receive from other sellers. If this is unacceptable , do not bid . We have had real problems shipping overseas with fraudulent transactions. This is the only way we will accept Paypal from abroad, as they do not offer sellers support from International buyers. Sales Tax: NY residents or NY shipping we must charge 8% tax. Please do not email and ask why. If you live in NY, you should already know the answer to that question (hint: bankrupt state + poor management + special interest butt kissing = high taxes on everything!!!). We will ship most US MAIL items with delivery confirmation or insurance. UPS ships insured with tracking. UPS or USPS tracking numbers will be emailed with confirmation of shipment. Failure ... read more

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