159-A-0705

UNSIGNED MINIATURE COTTAGE ALARM CLOCK
INDEX # : 159-A-0705

circa: 1880-1890

(Un-restored condition)

CLOCK STYLE Small Cottage Shelf

CLOCK NAME N/A

MANUFACTURE
Unknown at this time.

CASE MODEL # N/A

MOVEMENT TYPE

Small 30 hour brass time-only movement with alarm.

CASE SIZE & CONSTRUCTION Base=7 1/4", Height=10 1/8", Depth=4"
Pine case, original veneer may have been stripped off and pine refinished.

LABEL INFORMATION

Has the original label inside which depicts the American Eagle, no makers name.

DIAL INFORMATION

Replacement paper dial on original tin dial pan. Will be restored to original condition at a later date. Dial has a 5 3/4" chapter ring.

MISC. FEATURES
N/A

ACQUIRED FROM Public estate auction held in Keller, Tx. Sale was for items in the estate of Mr. & Mrs. Hamby who were the owners of the Antique House.

CONDITION WHEN ACQUIRED

Image at top of page is the clock in the condition it was acquired.
The case is in poor condition and will need to be completely re-veneered. The movement appears to be in good condition, but part of the alarm train and gong are missing.

RESTORATION N/A

HISTORICAL DATA

Unknown maker, case and movement plates do not appear to have any manufacture name or marks on them. The clock appears to be American made, but further research is needed.

REFERENCES N/A

NOTES This was the first public estate auction we have been to in quite some time, as they are fairly rare where we live. It reminded us of how much we enjoyed attending and participating in these events.

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CLOCK STYLE	Small Cottage Shelf
CLOCK NAME	N/A
MANUFACTURE	Unknown at this time.
CASE MODEL #	N/A
MOVEMENT TYPE	Small 30 hour brass time-only movement with alarm.
CASE SIZE & CONSTRUCTION	Base=7 1/4", Height=10 1/8", Depth=4" Pine case, original veneer may have been stripped off and pine refinished.
LABEL INFORMATION	Has the original label inside which depicts the American Eagle, no makers name.
DIAL INFORMATION	Replacement paper dial on original tin dial pan. Will be restored to original condition at a later date. Dial has a 5 3/4" chapter ring.
MISC. FEATURES	N/A
ACQUIRED FROM	Public estate auction held in Keller, Tx. Sale was for items in the estate of Mr. & Mrs. Hamby who were the owners of the Antique House.
CONDITION WHEN ACQUIRED	Image at top of page is the clock in the condition it was acquired. The case is in poor condition and will need to be completely re-veneered. The movement appears to be in good condition, but part of the alarm train and gong are missing.
RESTORATION	N/A
HISTORICAL DATA	Unknown maker, case and movement plates do not appear to have any manufacture name or marks on them. The clock appears to be American made, but further research is needed.
REFERENCES	N/A
NOTES	This was the first public estate auction we have been to in quite some time, as they are fairly rare where we live. It reminded us of how much we enjoyed attending and participating in these events.