Rare Leavenworth Woodworks Carved case w/Crown Wheel Alarm
Rare Leavenworth Woodworks Carved case w/Crown Wheel Alarm
SOLD $550.00 Sold: Aug 3, 2020 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
A rare find, a circa late 1820's 30 hr wooden works clock in a highly carved case, with rare `window shade', or crown wheel spring driven alarm. When found, usually in a terry pillar and scroll case. alarm disc and actuating mechanism missing, but actual alarm will work by hand manipulation - a good description and pics can be found in NAWCC bulletin no. 154, october 1971 in an article by Ward Francillon - I can provide copy of article to hi bidder. Upper and lower glass appear original, although eglomise gone.. Clock about 30 x 17 inches. I have both
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
A rare find, a circa late 1820's 30 hr wooden works clock in a highly carved case, with rare `window shade', or crown wheel spring driven alarm. When found, usually in a terry pillar and scroll case. alarm disc and actuating mechanism missing, but actual alarm will work by hand manipulation - a good description and pics can be found in NAWCC bulletin no. 154, october 1971 in an article by Ward Francillon - I can provide copy of article to hi bidder. Upper and lower glass appear original, although eglomise gone.. Clock about 30 x 17 inches. I have both
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.