Antique Animated "Rocking Ship" Tall Case, Grandfather Clock
Antique Animated "Rocking Ship" Tall Case, Grandfather Clock
SOLD $750.00 Sold: Jul 24, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
Up for sale is this beautiful mahogany New England style Roxbury grandfather case with an antique animated 'Rocking Ship' 8-day movement and dial. The movement is run with 2 old heavy weights and has an old pendulum. 84" tall.The clock is running, keeping time, and counts out the hours on the hour. Selling as is.Sadly, the original case was destroyed in a fire. A very fine bench made copy of the case was made in 1952 which utilizes the original movement and dial. I believe that the dial was professionally repainted at that time and the movement was restoredI am told that there is a centuries old folklore that says that keeping the rocking ship running will ensure a safe return of a loved one from his journey at sea.The clock is running, keeping time, and counts out the hours on the hour. Selling as is.Pickup only in the greater Hartford Connecticut area.
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
Up for sale is this beautiful mahogany New England style Roxbury grandfather case with an antique animated 'Rocking Ship' 8-day movement and dial. The movement is run with 2 old heavy weights and has an old pendulum. 84" tall.The clock is running, keeping time, and counts out the hours on the hour. Selling as is.Sadly, the original case was destroyed in a fire. A very fine bench made copy of the case was made in 1952 which utilizes the original movement and dial. I believe that the dial was professionally repainted at that time and the movement was restoredI am told that there is a centuries old folklore that says that keeping the rocking ship running will ensure a safe return of a loved one from his journey at sea.The clock is running, keeping time, and counts out the hours on the hour. Selling as is.Pickup only in the greater Hartford Connecticut area.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.