A Wonderful Opportunity To Own A Piece of History...
This American Federal Mahogany Timepiece c.1830 is in excellent
condition and is an exceptional representative of the era. The Tablets
retain their original reverse painting with the expected flaking in areas.
Marked "535" on Box Door, Throat Door and inside case. No other
signatures or markings. Unusual bezel brass side plate with period catch.
Throat frame held inplace by two screws in the bottom and by unusual
bent wire catch at the top. (See Photo). Some repairs to case has been
made in the past. Nothing visable from the outside.
Door has original Turn Button with bent latch. All seems to be original
to this timepiece and as expected, an excellent timekeeper. Photos should
speak for this excellent addition to any collection.....Item will be packaged
as necessary for full protection during shipping.
On Nov-02-09 at 18:37:31 PST, seller added the following information:Note: Failed to mention that I do not have the original Crank. Have key that came with clock when I obtained it.