1868 Antique Gilbert Manuf. Maple Shelf/Mantel Clock-original glass+label WORKS

For Auction I have a wonderful RARE OLD 1868  Mantel Clock from Gilber Manufacturing .  In a glossy Maple Case, it has a metal face with Roman Numerals and on its faded face, some pink flowers. There is a glass door with a knob and  a painted gold and black painting on  its own pane.  The clear glass on the door is original and even has the wavey quality  of that period.  This clock has a pendulum and a key.  I have wound it and it does work   and it does chime loudly  but due to its age, I am not making an expert statement as to its ability to keep perfect time. Remarkable for a clock over 143  years  old!!!. 

Inside the clock,  is wallpapered " GILBERT MANUF. WINSTEN CONN. 1868 EIGHT DAY AND THIRTY HOUR CLOCKS Case pat. Geo B Owen March 31,1868".  There are also some printed directions inside the case.  There is a bit of damage to the wood due to age.  There is warping on the bottom pedestal - see pic 12. and there is an aged wood crack along the top of the casing - see pic 1 & 3.  The back of the clock  has some crude nailing work  see picture 6.  

This clock is 13 1/2 inches tall and 10 1/2 inches across its bottom and  is 3 7/8 inches deep.  I will be packing this with GREAT  care due to the age and the beauty of the original glass door.  My shipping charges will reflect this.  If you are interested in picking this up, please advise.

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I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO COMBINE SHIPPING UPON REQUEST.I SHIP ALL ORDERS WITHIN 1-3 DAYS.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND I AM NOT AN EXPERT AND ALL OF MY ITEMS ARE VINTAGE. AS WITH ALL VINTAGE ITEMS THEY MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE SMALL OR MINOR DEFECTS NOT NOTED. THEY DO NOT DETRACT FROM THE OVERALL DISPLAY OF THE ITEM. I TAKE MANY PICTURES,  PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS AND EXAMINE THEM CAREFULLY. I WASH ALL OF MY ITEMS BUT THEY MAY NEED ADDITIONAL CLEANING AS I WANT TO MAKE SURE THEIR DELICATE CONDITION IS PRESERVED.

I TRY MY BEST TO DESCRIBE ALL OF MY ITEMS THE BEST I CAN. REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN ON INCORRECTLY DESCRIBED ITEMSAND OF COURSE IF THERE IS DAMAGE THAT OCCURRED DURING SHIPPING. PLEASE NOTIFY ME IMMEDIATELY IF THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR SHIPMENTS AS YOUR SATISFACTION IS IMPORTANT TO ME.

I SHIP IN THE MOST ECOMICAL WAY ;  USPS PARCEL POST AS I PRICE ITEMS  ECONOMICALLY AS WELL. IF YOU REQUIRE AN EXPEDITED SERVICE,  PLEASE LET ME KNOW THAT YOU WISH TO UPGRADE YOUR SHIPPING CHARGES AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE.

I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO SHIP INTERNATIONALLY TO SPECIFIED LOCATIONS.  JUST ASK . INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE ASK FOR SHIPPING QUOTE..

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