ANTIQUE WELCH 'GERSTER' CLOCK WITH RARE 6 GEARS SLOW STRIKE MOVEMENT. SERVICED
ANTIQUE WELCH 'GERSTER' CLOCK WITH RARE 6 GEARS SLOW STRIKE MOVEMENT. SERVICED
SOLD $1,000.00 Sold: Jan 21, 2025 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
ANTIQUE WELCH 'GERSTER' CLOCK WITH RARE 6 GEARS SLOW STRIKE MOVEMENT. SERVICED ANTIQUE WELCH 'GERSTER' CLOCK WITH RARE 6 GEARS SLOW STRIKE MOVEMENT. SERVICED Description OFFERED FOR SALE IS MODEL 'GERSTER' MADE BY WELCH, SPRING &CO IN 1880s. THE FINISH IS IN GREAT ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE ROSEWOOD CABINET IS COMPLETE WITH STICK AND BALL DESIGN GALLERY AND ALL THE ROSETTES INTACT. ALL THE GLASS PIECES ARE ORIGINAL AND THE GOLD PATTERN IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THESE CLOCKS WERE ALSO MANUFACTURED WITH PAPER DIAL. THE PAPER DIAL IN THIS CLOCK IS ORIGINAL. THE CONDITION IS GOOD, WITH SOME DISCOLORATION. THE NUMERALS AND THE TIME TRACK PRINT IS SHARP. ALL THE BRASS PARTS OF THE DIAL INCLUDING THE GROMMETS ARE ORIGINAL. THE MOVEMENT WAS SERVICED. THE PLATES WERE REBUSHED IN MANY SPOTS. THE CHARACTERISTIC FOR THESE CLOCKS ESCAPEMENT WHEEL IS IN GREAT CONDITION.THERE IS A SYSTEM OF 2 SPRINGS ON EACH ARBOR. THE SPRINGS HAVE CORRECT WIDTH AND LENGTH.THE MOVEMENT HAS 6 GEARS ON THE CHIME TRAIN, WHICH IS UNUSUAL FOR THESE MECHANISMS. IT MAKES THE CLOCK TO CHIME MUCH SLOWER. THE CHIME SOUND IS SOFT AND SUBTLE. IT IS QUIET WHEN THE CLOCK DOOR IS CLOSED, WHICH MAKES THIS CLOCK PERFECT FOR BEDROOM OR OFFICE.THE CLOCK RUNS VERY GOOD. COMES WITH ORIGINAL BRASS AND GLASS 'SANDWICH' PENDULUM AND REPLACEMENT KEY.THE OTHER SIMILAR MODELS ARE: PATTI V.P. AND CARY DIMENSIONS: 18-1/2"H, 12-1/4"W, 6"D. Click images to enlarge Images sell!Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva sCustomizable Templates Attention Sellers - Get TemplatesImage Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
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Original Listing Description
ANTIQUE WELCH 'GERSTER' CLOCK WITH RARE 6 GEARS SLOW STRIKE MOVEMENT. SERVICED ANTIQUE WELCH 'GERSTER' CLOCK WITH RARE 6 GEARS SLOW STRIKE MOVEMENT. SERVICED Description OFFERED FOR SALE IS MODEL 'GERSTER' MADE BY WELCH, SPRING &CO IN 1880s. THE FINISH IS IN GREAT ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE ROSEWOOD CABINET IS COMPLETE WITH STICK AND BALL DESIGN GALLERY AND ALL THE ROSETTES INTACT. ALL THE GLASS PIECES ARE ORIGINAL AND THE GOLD PATTERN IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THESE CLOCKS WERE ALSO MANUFACTURED WITH PAPER DIAL. THE PAPER DIAL IN THIS CLOCK IS ORIGINAL. THE CONDITION IS GOOD, WITH SOME DISCOLORATION. THE NUMERALS AND THE TIME TRACK PRINT IS SHARP. ALL THE BRASS PARTS OF THE DIAL INCLUDING THE GROMMETS ARE ORIGINAL. THE MOVEMENT WAS SERVICED. THE PLATES WERE REBUSHED IN MANY SPOTS. THE CHARACTERISTIC FOR THESE CLOCKS ESCAPEMENT WHEEL IS IN GREAT CONDITION.THERE IS A SYSTEM OF 2 SPRINGS ON EACH ARBOR. THE SPRINGS HAVE CORRECT WIDTH AND LENGTH.THE MOVEMENT HAS 6 GEARS ON THE CHIME TRAIN, WHICH IS UNUSUAL FOR THESE MECHANISMS. IT MAKES THE CLOCK TO CHIME MUCH SLOWER. THE CHIME SOUND IS SOFT AND SUBTLE. IT IS QUIET WHEN THE CLOCK DOOR IS CLOSED, WHICH MAKES THIS CLOCK PERFECT FOR BEDROOM OR OFFICE.THE CLOCK RUNS VERY GOOD. COMES WITH ORIGINAL BRASS AND GLASS 'SANDWICH' PENDULUM AND REPLACEMENT KEY.THE OTHER SIMILAR MODELS ARE: PATTI V.P. AND CARY DIMENSIONS: 18-1/2"H, 12-1/4"W, 6"D. Click images to enlarge Images sell!Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva sCustomizable Templates Attention Sellers - Get TemplatesImage Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. (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.