Birge, Peck & Co. Triple Decker Clock

Description:

Birge, Peck & Co. Triple Decker Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1850, eight-day, weight-powered, strap brass movement with rolling pinions, 10 1/2- in. painted zinc Roman numeral dial, carved fruit and leaves splat, turned freestanding columns flanking the central tablet of the New York Chrystal Palace, lower door tablet with central floral decoration, all in a mahogany case, ht. 33 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Slight paint loss on dial. Some paint loss on tablet. Movement may need cleaning and lubrication. Pendulum, weights and key with the clock.
Considerable loss to interior paper label.


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