**PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION, AND CHECK OUT ALL OF THE PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING!! THIS IS AN AUCTION, AND WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS OR OFFER PARTIAL REFUNDS.**THIS IS AN ANTIQUE RARE A.S. PLATT & CO. (BRISTOL CONN.) 1850'S CARVED WOOD SHARP GOTHIC STEEPLE CLOCK WITH A WOOD CONE DOUBLE SPRING FUSEE BRASS MOVEMENT. THE CLOCK IS RUNNING WELL IN OUR SHOP, HOWEVER AFTER SHIPPING IT SHOULD BE REBALANCED, ADJUSTED OR SERVICED IN ORDER TO KEEP IT PROPERLY RUNNING AT YOUR HOME.&nb...sp; ALL OF OUR CLOCKS AND PARTS ARE SOLD FOR PARTS OR REPAIR, IN "AS-IS" CONDITION.THE WOOD IS IN A MAHOGANY VENEER THAT IS IN GOOD SHAPE WITH A COUPLE OF TINY CHIPS ON THE BOTTOM SIDES. THE FINISH MAY BE ORIGINAL AND IT IS LOVELY. THE DOOR HAS WAVY DIMPLED GLASS ON TOP AND THE REVERSE PAINTED BEEHIVE BOTTOM GLASS. THE BACK OF THE CASE SHOWS IT'S AGE AND THE SIDES ARE CLEAN. THE INTERIOR LABEL IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE SPEAR STEEPLES LOOK GREAT AND THEY ARE FIXED TO THE CASE.THE DIAL IS A METAL REPLACEMENT THAT FITS THE MOVEMENT AND CASE WELL. THE PIN-SET HANDS LOOK GREAT AND THEY ADVANCE & INITIATE THE STRIKE PROPERLY. THE BRASS MOVEMENT IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND IT IS UNSIGNED. THE WOOD CONE FUSEES ARE STRONG, THOUGH THERE ARE 2 TINY NICKS THAT CAN BE SEEN IN THE 8TH PHOTO. THE STRING THAT CONNECTS THEM TO THE MOVEMENT IS ALSO STRONG AND IN THE 7TH & 8TH PHOTOS YOU CAN SEE THEM UNWOUND AND THEN WOUND. WHEN THE ARBORS ARE WOUND THE CONE FUSEES ARE ACTUALLY WINDING 30 HOUR SPRINGS THAT SIT IN FRONT OF THEM. THESE MOVEMENTS ARE VERY EASY TO BALANCE, AND THIS ONE HAS BEEN CLEANED. THE GONG STRIKE COUNT OCCURS ON THE HOUR AND IT SOUNDS GREAT.THE CLOCK COMES WITH THE BRASS PENDULUM AND A KEY.THE RARE FUSEE STEEPLE CLOCK MEASURES: EXTERIOR - 19 3/4" TALL X 9 3/4" WIDE X 4" DEEP. WE MAKE SURE THAT WE MEASURE TWICE AND DO OUR BEST TO DESCRIBE EACH ITEM.THIS CAME FROM A COLLECTORS / HOROLOGIST ESTATE. THERE WILL BE MANY MORE CLOCKS AND PARTS IN OUR EBAY STORE. FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR SOME FUN AND RARE ITEMS!PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTO'S CAREFULLY BECAUSE WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT WILL ARRIVE. ALSO PLEASE KEEP IN MIND IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE MERCHANDISE, WE CAN NOT COMBINE SHIPPING.HAVE NO FEAR....WE DO NOT CUT CORNERS ON SHIPPING!! WE USE PROFESSIONAL PACKING SUPPLIES AND WILL MAKE SURE THIS ANTIQUE IS WELL PACKED FOR IT'S JOURNEY. ALL OF OUR SHIPPING PRICES ARE CLEARLY DISPLAYED ON OUR PAGE. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO CHANGE THE SHIPPING ESPECIALLY ONCE PLACING A BID, OR AFTER THE AUCTION HAS ENDED!!WE RECOMMEND BRINGING ANY ANTIQUE CLOCK TO YOUR LOCAL CLOCK SHOP, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH HOW TO BALANCE AN ANTIQUE CLOCK.ALL INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS WILL BE HANDLED THROUGH EBAY'S GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM. PLEASE CLICK THE SHIPPING DETAILS TAB FOR INFORMATION.
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