Description

Forestville Hardware & Clock Co. “Thirty Hour Time-piece” sub-miniature steeple, 1853–1855. A second example from this company, this one without side finials. The 12.5-inch case has mahogany or walnut veneer on the front with some losses, particularly on the bottom edge of the door and at the peak. Both glasses are period/original, the frosted tablet in reasonable shape. The same cannot be said for the dial, which has substantial losses and yellowing. The hands are appropriate but not necessarily original. The 30-hour time-only movement is unsigned and running without issue; there is a very good label inside. AAC sold a similar example also lacking side finials in July of 2021 for $1000. $800–$1000.

Record courtesy of AntiqueAmericanClocks.com