Birge & Fuller Four Candlestick Double Steeple Clock - 1847
Birge & Fuller Four Candlestick Double Steeple Clock - 1847
SOLD $1,899.95 Sold: Nov 2, 2023 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
eBay Birge & Fuller Four Candlestick Double Steeple Clock - 1847Beautiful & rare candlestick double steeple clock with double fusee.The refinished clock case is very nice with veneered rosewood & mahogany, but has a couple chips or repairs (see pics). Also, one candlestick tip is chipped off a little. The dial looks original but the hands look newer. All three glasses are original old & wavy, the lower tablets have some paint loss to the reverse paintings (see pics). The hinges and latches are original as is the ornate pendulum bob. Comes with old winding key.The Birge & Fuller movement is original, it's a 8 day time & strike movement that is connected to double fusees. The clock movement was cleaned, rebuilt & re-bushed and the fusees redone by the local clock shop so it runs great striking correctly on each hour. The backboard makers label is 99% intact with some soiling on part of the label Dimensions 25 1/2" tall, 13 3/4" wide and 4" deepOverall, a very nice example of a early Candlestick steeple clock.Look at all pics, ask questions before biddingSales & shipping to lower 48 USA onlyThanks for looking (Condition: Pre-Owned)
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
eBay Birge & Fuller Four Candlestick Double Steeple Clock - 1847Beautiful & rare candlestick double steeple clock with double fusee.The refinished clock case is very nice with veneered rosewood & mahogany, but has a couple chips or repairs (see pics). Also, one candlestick tip is chipped off a little. The dial looks original but the hands look newer. All three glasses are original old & wavy, the lower tablets have some paint loss to the reverse paintings (see pics). The hinges and latches are original as is the ornate pendulum bob. Comes with old winding key.The Birge & Fuller movement is original, it's a 8 day time & strike movement that is connected to double fusees. The clock movement was cleaned, rebuilt & re-bushed and the fusees redone by the local clock shop so it runs great striking correctly on each hour. The backboard makers label is 99% intact with some soiling on part of the label Dimensions 25 1/2" tall, 13 3/4" wide and 4" deepOverall, a very nice example of a early Candlestick steeple clock.Look at all pics, ask questions before biddingSales & shipping to lower 48 USA onlyThanks for looking (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.