Antique Charles Fasoldt Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: April, 2002
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Catalog Description:

C.1865, Charles Fasoldt, Albany, NY, rare precision wall regulator in excellent condition. Fasoldt was an American pioneer in unique escapements and he was granted 4 related patents. A patent model of one escapement improvement is at the Smithsonian Institute. This clock is typical of his full size meter pendulum regulators, the 2-jar mercury pendulum suspended by knife edge in gimbals on a tower at the top of the case. The tip of the pendulum has a roller that unlocks the escapement and then receives impulse as the escape wheel advances to the next tooth. The glass dial is original, touched up slightly on the rear.. we have a photo showing the original flaking. The walnut veneer on the backboard has some minor bubbles. This clock was restored by Master clockmaker, R. L. Ketchen in 1998 (weight and pulley with his stamp and date). With the movement in the original mounting holes, it sets turned about 1 degree to the left. Dial 11"; ht 66"

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