Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
L.F. and W.W. Carter Calendar Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1865, rosewood case with 12-in. roman numeral zinc dial with day-of-the-week indication, lower section with B.B. Lewis Perpetual Calendar mechanism mounted behind the lower dial with day-of-the-month and month-of-the-year indications, within a printed paper label for L.F. & W.W. Carter, Bristol, Connecticut, eight-day two-weight movement and pendulum, ht. 31 in.
Estimate $600-800
Imperfections on case finish, movement wants cleaning and lubrication.
Lacking weights.
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Keywords
Carter CalendarChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200