Mahogany Acorn Wall Clock by Forestville Manufacturing Company, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1845, with glazed dial door over the 7 1/2 in. painted zinc dial with Roman numerals and marked Forestville Manufacturing Company, reverse-painted tablet in lower section, old fabric on backboard, eight-day brass spring-powered movement stamped Forestville Mfg. Co. Bristol Ct. U.S.A., ht. 28 in.
Condition report
Condition: Tablet repainted, case with old surface, dial paint appears to be the original with faint maker’s inscription.
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