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E. & G.W. Bartholomew 30-hour shelf clock, 1829-1833. This is the more common form of 30-hour shelf clock by these cousins, 29 inches tall with the period pineapple finials and 14.5 inches wide – a narrower case than is typical for short-drop shelf clocks. The veneer is complete with a couple of good repairs on the baseboard. The stenciling on the columns and splat is still strong; there are claw feet in the front (the right foot is missing a toe) and turned feet in back. Both glasses are original with the original putty. The tablet has been repainted in the door and is very dark; I would have it redone. The large wood dial board is colorful but very soiled and will not readily clean up. The hands are correct but modern replacements. The 30-hour time-and-strike wood movement could not be tested because the time-side weight cord is broken, but the strike side is working fine. There is a large iron bell, two old weights, pendulum, crank, and a degraded but readable label on the back wall. Plenty of recent sales of this model, ranging from $200 to $375; AAC sold one in January for $500. $150–$350.