DESCRIPTION:
SEE SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTE at end of description. Clock - Charles Warner/ Ansonia electric time and strike tower clock, painted cast iron movement and stand with black pinstriping, tower clock measures when assembled approximately 66 inches tall from bottom of cast iron base to the highest point of the clock x 31.5 inches at widest point x 19 inches deep at widest point, clock weighs in excess of 200 pounds. Included with this clock are several original antique electric motors from the turn of the century with original brass brushes (note these run on 9V DC), also included is various other material to help put it back into operating condition. This particular clock was taken from the clock tower of the Fairfield County Courthouse in Bridgeport, Connecticut and it comes with its entire life story, including pictures of it installed in its original home as well as diagrams and patents and ample correspondence regarding it. PLEASE NOTE the last two photos are not included with the lot and were obtained from Wikipedia Images. NOTE: No in-house shipping available. Arranging shipping of this property is the responsibility of the buyer. Buyer may work with any independent shipper or Jones & Horan can recommend one. Buyer will need to complete the Authorized Release Form found on Jones & Horan's website. Property will remain at Jones & Horan until picked up by the buyer or someone authorized by the buyer.
CONDITION:
Clock appears to be complete with everything necessary to be put back into serviceable condition, no further condition report available, please review all pictures carefully or view the clock in person before bidding. Please see description regarding shipping of this lot.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
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