Original Listing Description

This is an antique wooden works clock made by Mark Leavenworth. It is in a half-column and splat case and has a standard 30 hour movement, is mostly ORIGINAL and in good working order. Mark Leavenworth & Co Wooden Works Half Column & Splat Clock 30 Hour T&S Working Mark Leavenworth & Co Wooden Works Half Column & Splat Clock 30 Hour T&S Working Click images to enlarge Description Heritage Matters WEIGHT DRIVEN HALF-COLUMN & SPLAT CLOCK MARK LEAVENWORTH & CO 30 HOUR T&S (ON THE HOUR ONLY) CIRCA 1830s This is an antique wood works clock made by Mark Leavenworth & Co., which according to the literature, was the name he used from 1829 until 1834. It has a 30 hour movement, striking on the hour only. It uses his standard movement, 2A1.11 in Snowden Taylor's classification system. The upper glass appears to be original, and the lower is a modern replacement; some of his half column and splat clocks (which he called a "long bronsed" clock) had mirrors in the lower part of the door, while others had a reverse painted glass, typically similar to those used in pillar and scroll clocks and transitional clocks. Ths one retains a GREAT label. There are minor chips in the veneer actually I see only two, one at the lower right and the other at the lower left (see photos, as they are part of the description), but the original stenciling is excellent. If it has been refinished, it was long ago and they did a very professional job. Weights, dial, and hands are original. Note minor losses on the dial. It measures approximately 29.5 X 16.5 X 5 inches. For safety, the weights will be shipped in a separate box at no extra charge. I date this clock to circa 1829-34. Chauncey Jerome designed this style case in the mid-1820s, reflecting the change in tastes from the Federal style (typified by the Pillar and Scroll clock, which was more expensive to produce) to the Empire style. I have been told that Leavenworth produced fewer of the half column and splat clocks than did many of his contemporaries. The movement has been completely disassembled, cleaned, and restrung. It is currently working, although I cannot guarantee it. I sell all electrical and mechanical devices in AS-IS condition. I have read that when produced, the wooden movements were estimated to have a "life expectancy" of about 20 years. That considered, it is amazing that so many of them are nearly 200 and still running! This clock, while not perfect, is exceptionally clean.Questions have been asked about the shipping cost of this clock. It is large, but depending on the carrier, I can ship it coast-to-coast for about $75. If you have concerns, contact me (thru eBay) with your Zip Code and I will give you a BINDING quote for shipping. The eBay shipping calculator that appears on listings is sometimes off, and does not reflect any shipping discount, which I pass on to the customer. 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. Pictures sell!Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates Auctiva gets you noticed!The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's CounterOn Jan-31-25 at 11:40:17 PST, seller added the following TO HIGH BIDDER: ignore the initial invoice you receive; that one is automatically generated by eBay and does not reflect the quotes I have already given to several OR the eBay shipping discount. As soon as I can after the end of the sale, I will generate an invoice giving the lowest possible shipping cost, plus insurance. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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