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We purchased this great clock from a local family who were in the antiques business themselves some years ago. This clock however, was a personal family heirloom and belonged to the grandfather of the person who sold it to us. She specifically instructed us to be sure to "find a good home for it"! So, that's exactly what we intend to do. These triple decker style mantle clocks are always the center of attention in the rooms where they are placed. Either on a mantle or wall shelf, this style commands the admiration of everyone who sees it. The eight-day strap brass movement with its sturdy square-cut gears and rolling pinions runs perfectly throughout the eight-day period. The bell strike sounds the hours without missing a beat. The reverse painted lower door glass has minor flaking and is original to the case. The reverse painted center glass, although almost as old as the rest of the case, has a professionally redone scene of a sailing vessal and is as lovely as can be. The dial is completely original and very colorful with gold spandrals and multicolored eight-pointed star-burst design within the chapter ring. The clock retains its original top (splat) which is carved in the form of a fruit basket. Six half-columns flank the case and retain their original black paint with gold caps and bases. The case veneer is tight and has only two pieces missing which, because the base wood has been carefully stained to match the remaining veneer, would not be noticeable to most looking at the clock as it sits on the mantle. These minor veneer losses are are mentioned only in the intrest of complete disclosure. After 175 years, the paper label inside the case is mostly gone, but the design of the movement marks this as a sure bet for one of Chauncey and LC Ives clocks whose movements were usually made by Elias Ingraham, also of Bristol, Connecticut. What a clock!! Worthy of the finest room in your home. Let us know quickly if you decide to make it yours because it will soon be gone from the mantle in our own home.
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