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Antique American Clocks
Forestville Mfg. Co. miniature ripple-front steeple, 1842-1849.
Not your everyday ripple-front
steeple, this is the less common
form at 16 inches tall.
The clock is largely unrestored, with a dark and varnished
finish, two original glasses with an intact tablet, and the original dial, signed J.C. Brown ~ Forestville, CT.
The finial tips
are broken off, the painted dial is soiled, varnished, cracked, and chipped off in places.
It isn't pretty, but it is original.
The one-day time-and-strike movement is signed and has been "tightened up" at the pivots; it is running and striking, although the
strike is reluctant.
The inside label is dark but nearly complete.
Horton's sold one in 2016 for $2130; these miniatures
are uncommon and bring a premium price.
This is what the untouched 1840's look like today.
$1200-$1800.