Original Listing Description

This is a slight variation on column and cornice clock made by Orton, Preston, & Co, ca. 1835-1837. It is currently working. Orton, Preston & Co. 30 Hour T&S Wooden Works Clock, Working, BEAUTIFUL Orton, Preston & Co. 30 Hour T&S Wooden Works Clock, Working, BEAUTIFUL Click images to enlarge Description Heritage Matters ORTON, PRESTON, & CO. CLOCK ORIGINAL CASE, MOVEMENT, & MOST PARTS 30 HOUR T&S CIRCA 1837 - 1837 This is a variation on a "Column and Cornice" clock made by Orton, Preston & Co., of Farmington, Connecticut. Details about this company are somewhat lacking; some researchers believe they bought some of their movements from Ephraim Downs. It is pretty well established that they purchased some of the equipment from Marsh and Gilbert after Marsh relocated to Ohio about 1834. Other of their movements are very similar to those made by Marsh & Gilbert. The movement in this clock appears to be one of those, and I believe is Type 7.153. This type movement can be seen in Eli Terry and the Connecticut Shelf Clock by Kenneth D. Roberts and Snowden Taylor, Figure 164, page 298. The firm seems to have been operational circa 1835 through 1837. I have also read that while their production took place in the twilight of the wooden works era, they were aiming for a more affluent clientele that the more common half column and splat clocks were geared towards. The workmanship and appearance of this clock is certainly consistent with that! This clock stands approximately 34 inches tall, 20 inches wide, and 7 inches deep. The movement is a 30 hour time and strike (on the hour only). The small uppermost glass is original, as (I believe) is the dial glass. The lower two glasses are old; I doubt however that the mirror is original. The lower glass may be original, but I cannot guarantee that. It has been nicely refinished. The dial, hands, pendulum bob, and weights are original. One toe on one of the claw feet has broken off. The weight cords were replaced pretty recently and the movement is clean. All I did to the movement was to lubricate it where appropriate. It has been running and striking nicely ever since. Though presently working, please note I sell all electrical and mechanical devices in "AS-IS" condition as they can easily get out of adjustment or even broken in transit. On top of that, I have read that when new, these wooden movements were expected to have a 20 year life expectancy--yet here we are, nearly 200 years later! 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 at no additional charge to you. 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. Images sell!Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva sCustomizable Templates Attention Sellers - Get TemplatesImage Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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