Original Listing Description

This is an antique Ingraham shelf or mantle clock, one of a series of Spanish American War commemorative clocks, featuring Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, 8 day T&S. Ingraham Spanish American War Commemorative "Gen. Lee" Clock, 8 Day T&S, Running Ingraham Spanish American War Commemorative "Gen. Lee" Clock, 8 Day T&S, Running Click images to enlarge Description Heritage Matters INGRAHAM "LEE" MODEL SHELF or MANTLE CLOCK OAK CASE 8 DAY T&S MOVEMENT CIRCA LATE 1800s This is a original antique Ingraham mantle or shelf clock in an oak case. It is the "Lee" Model in the series of commemorative clocks celebrating the U.S. victory in the Spanish American War, which seems to be somewhat scarce. This model usually sells between $300 and $400 in good running condition. Fitzhugh Lee was an 1856 graduate of West Point, the grandson of Revolutionary War General "Light Horse Harry" Lee, the son of U.S. (and C.S.) Navy Captain Sydney Smith Lee, and nephew of U.S. Lt. Col. and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Fitzhugh distinguished himself as a cavalryman, rising to the rank of Major General in the Confederate Army. He served as governor of Virginia from 1886-1890, and was appointed Consul General in Havana, Cuba, a post he served from 1896 until the war broke out in 1898. He then served as a Major General of U.S. Volunteers in that war, and afterward transferred over to the (regular) U.S. Army as a Brigadier General until his retirement in 1901. He died in 1905. Virtually everything about this cock is original. When I got it, the hands were missing, but I found a set of period Ingraham-type hands for it. The glass, "flying" eagle pendulum, and finish are original, and it even retains its original paper label on the reverse. The face shows wear and has somewhat darkened with age. The only thing not original is the nut holding the hands on! The movement has been cleaned and lubricated, and is currently running and striking correctly. It is approximately 23 X 14.5 X 5 inches. Please note that I sell all mechanical and electrical items in AS-IS condition, as items this old can easily get out of adjustment in shipping. Even then, however, you can still return the clock if you are not satisfied, for any reason, for a refund of your purchase price only. You are responsible for shipping. Please study the photos carefully as they are part of the description, and feel free to ask questions. AND if the eBay shipping calculator seems high, it often is--so contact me with your Zip Code for a binding quote. 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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