Silas Hoadley Upside Down Movement Clock, 30 Hour T&S, Original Glasses, Runs!
Silas Hoadley Upside Down Movement Clock, 30 Hour T&S, Original Glasses, Runs!
SOLD $599.99 Sold: Mar 23, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
This is a Silas Hoadley Pillar and Splat clock with his "upside down" movement, ca. 1830-1835. It is currently working. Silas Hoadley Upside Down Movement Clock, 30 Hour T&S, Original Glasses, Runs! Silas Hoadley Upside Down Movement Clock, 30 Hour T&S, Original Glasses, Runs! Click images to enlarge Description Heritage Matters SILAS HOADLEY PILLAR & SPLAT CLOCK ORIGINAL CASE, MOVEMENT, & MOST PARTS UPSIDE DOWN MOVEMENT, 30 HOUR T&S w/ ALARM CIRCA 1830 - 1835 This is an antique Silas Hoadley "Pillar and Splat" clock with claw feet, also known as a "Franklin Clock" because of the label with that & Franklin's head, as well as the "TIME IS MONEY" glass. It has the more scarce "upside down" movement, which was his "work-around" to avoid infringing on Eli Terry's patent. It made circa 1830-1835. The glasses are original, with considerable losses to the lower glass. However, the "TIME IS MONEY" saying is very good. The label is mostly intact and readable. Not all the Hoadley clocks have both the "FRANKLIN CLOCKS" and the "TIME IS MONEY" glasses, but this one does! There are some old veneer repairs, but I do not see any missing veneer, and the escutcheons are present. It was probably refinished in the past, but done very professionally. Look at the stenciling, it is great! In fact, the whole clock is in excellent condition; if you have been waiting for a Hoadley clock in great condition, wait no longer! All three weights are original--yes, I said three, because besides the hour strike, it has an alarm. I am pretty sure the pointer hand for the alarm is a modern replacement, but the other hands, as well as the pendulum bob are all original. The clock is currently running and striking AND alarming correctly. Please note however that these wooden movements were made with an expected 20 year lifespan, and it has now been nearly 200 years. They can be temperamental, and there is no way to predict when something will break. Consequently I think it will work upon receipt and proper set-up, but I cannot guarantee that. I sell all electrical and mechanical devices in "AS-IS" condition as they can easily get out of adjustment or even broken in transit. Even then, however, you still have a 30 day inspection period during which the item can be returned or any reason--however it must be returned in the same condition in which I shipped it, meaning if there is damage, an insurance claim must be made. Please ask questions and study the photos carefully, as they are part of the description. By the way, for safety, the weights will be shipped in a separate box. Should there be a problem with your purchase, please contact me directly through the eBay mail system. I can and will do the same things directly that I would through eBay, and probably more quickly. NO RESERVE! MY PLEDGE TO YOU: no surprises! I will provide high-resolution scans; I will fully describe each item, obverse and reverse, positives and negatives, possibilities, likelihoods, what I suspect, and which is which; and I will provide as much historical context as I can. Now, I believe that the only people who never make mistakes are those who never say or do anything, so consequently, there will be times I am wrong. There, you are covered by my guarantee. MY GUARANTEE TO YOU: I guarantee each item to be genuine as described. After you receive your purchase, you will have a 30 day inspection period; and if you are dissatisfied for any reason, simply return the item (in its original condition) for an immediate refund of your purchase price. Furthermore, if in the inspection period, you decide to send the item for expertizing, I will extend the period until its return from the expert of your choice. If it returns with an opinion of not genuine, or of being significantly different from how I describe it, I will also reimburse you for the expertizing fee. And the ONLY exception to my guarantee is that I am not responsible for mishandling by the mail system, and any damages incurred therein. That is what insurance is for, and it is automatic on this item. Get images thatmake Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva sListing Templates!THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter (Condition: Pre-Owned)
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Original Listing Description
This is a Silas Hoadley Pillar and Splat clock with his "upside down" movement, ca. 1830-1835. It is currently working. Silas Hoadley Upside Down Movement Clock, 30 Hour T&S, Original Glasses, Runs! Silas Hoadley Upside Down Movement Clock, 30 Hour T&S, Original Glasses, Runs! Click images to enlarge Description Heritage Matters SILAS HOADLEY PILLAR & SPLAT CLOCK ORIGINAL CASE, MOVEMENT, & MOST PARTS UPSIDE DOWN MOVEMENT, 30 HOUR T&S w/ ALARM CIRCA 1830 - 1835 This is an antique Silas Hoadley "Pillar and Splat" clock with claw feet, also known as a "Franklin Clock" because of the label with that & Franklin's head, as well as the "TIME IS MONEY" glass. It has the more scarce "upside down" movement, which was his "work-around" to avoid infringing on Eli Terry's patent. It made circa 1830-1835. The glasses are original, with considerable losses to the lower glass. However, the "TIME IS MONEY" saying is very good. The label is mostly intact and readable. Not all the Hoadley clocks have both the "FRANKLIN CLOCKS" and the "TIME IS MONEY" glasses, but this one does! There are some old veneer repairs, but I do not see any missing veneer, and the escutcheons are present. It was probably refinished in the past, but done very professionally. Look at the stenciling, it is great! In fact, the whole clock is in excellent condition; if you have been waiting for a Hoadley clock in great condition, wait no longer! All three weights are original--yes, I said three, because besides the hour strike, it has an alarm. I am pretty sure the pointer hand for the alarm is a modern replacement, but the other hands, as well as the pendulum bob are all original. The clock is currently running and striking AND alarming correctly. Please note however that these wooden movements were made with an expected 20 year lifespan, and it has now been nearly 200 years. They can be temperamental, and there is no way to predict when something will break. Consequently I think it will work upon receipt and proper set-up, but I cannot guarantee that. I sell all electrical and mechanical devices in "AS-IS" condition as they can easily get out of adjustment or even broken in transit. Even then, however, you still have a 30 day inspection period during which the item can be returned or any reason--however it must be returned in the same condition in which I shipped it, meaning if there is damage, an insurance claim must be made. Please ask questions and study the photos carefully, as they are part of the description. By the way, for safety, the weights will be shipped in a separate box. Should there be a problem with your purchase, please contact me directly through the eBay mail system. I can and will do the same things directly that I would through eBay, and probably more quickly. NO RESERVE! MY PLEDGE TO YOU: no surprises! I will provide high-resolution scans; I will fully describe each item, obverse and reverse, positives and negatives, possibilities, likelihoods, what I suspect, and which is which; and I will provide as much historical context as I can. Now, I believe that the only people who never make mistakes are those who never say or do anything, so consequently, there will be times I am wrong. There, you are covered by my guarantee. MY GUARANTEE TO YOU: I guarantee each item to be genuine as described. After you receive your purchase, you will have a 30 day inspection period; and if you are dissatisfied for any reason, simply return the item (in its original condition) for an immediate refund of your purchase price. Furthermore, if in the inspection period, you decide to send the item for expertizing, I will extend the period until its return from the expert of your choice. If it returns with an opinion of not genuine, or of being significantly different from how I describe it, I will also reimburse you for the expertizing fee. And the ONLY exception to my guarantee is that I am not responsible for mishandling by the mail system, and any damages incurred therein. That is what insurance is for, and it is automatic on this item. Get images thatmake Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva sListing Templates!THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter (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.