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Briggs Rotary Escapement Desk Clock
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American. 1880s. Glass dome, wood base with cast feet. Wound at underside. This novelty desk clock uses an unusual style of escapement where the lead ball rotates at a standard rate that allows it to keep time. Original dial. This clock was running at the time of cataloguing, but its service history is unknown. From the Skip Kerr Collection. 6.5"H X 6"W X 6"D. Height with dome: 10"
E.N. Welch Briggs Rotary Pendulum Clock
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E.N. Welch Briggs Rotary Pendulum Clock
circa 1870
ebonized wood base with glass dome, 30-hour rotary movement with nickel ball rotary pendulum, unsigned
8 x 6 inches
Briggs Patent Rotary Welch Clock
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American E.N. Welch, Forestville, Conn. Briggs Patent Rotary Timepiece, Circa 1900, 2 1/4″ printed paper dial, faded, 30-hour, exposed brass movement, Briggs patent rotary conical pendulum novelty clock, interesting large cast iron spider key attached to winding arbor, clock is mesmerizing to look at as nickel plated ball spins rapidly in front of dial, very good condition, some flaking to original black enamel paint on wood base, original glass dome. Height 7 1/2″ including dome.
Briggs Rotary Clock
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Briggs Rotary Clock. 19th Century. Ht. 7″.The William Byrd Collection, Georgia.
Briggs Rotary clock
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A 19th century Briggs Rotary clock manufactured by E N Welch, Bristol Conn. 30 hour spring driven movement. Some wear, paint loss to base. 7″ high.
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Briggs Rotary shelf clock
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A late 19th century Briggs Rotary shelf clock, manufactured by E. N. Welch. 30 hr time only spring driven movement. Ebonized wooden base with Brass paw feet. Some wear to dial, some paint loss to base. 8 1/2″ high.
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Briggs Rotary Pendulum Clock
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Briggs Rotary Pendulum Clock reproduction of an 1855 patent design. Made in Germany. Running at time of listing, not guaranteed to continue.
7 1/2″ T including the glass dome.