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Forestville Manufacturing Co. ripple-front gothic (steeple), 1842-1849. A beautiful 18.5-inch rosewood case with a clean finish and an unusual ripple pattern. Both glasses are likely original, with a typical cut-glass tablet. The dial holds old paint with a JC Brown signature below the mainstem; there is varnish discoloration along the edges. The hands are correct and period/original. The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed Forestville M.F.G., Bristol. It is running and striking on a wire gong without issue. There is a good label for Forestville Mfg Co./J.C. Brown inside. The average sale price for this model on AAC is $607, with seven sales. $500–$700.