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Hotchkiss & Benedict A. Munger Shelf Clock
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Hotchkiss & Benedict Shelf Clock: brass, weight driven movement with bell strike and stamped number 1475. The case with 2 doors is mahogany and veneer with carved columns and splat. There is a good interior label and original wallpaper lining on the backboard. The 9″ wood dial is marked Warranted, with makers name and trademark. It has an eagle pendulum and iron weights. With original paper label.
(The weights and door pulls are not original. The mirror, with wood backing looks like a replacement. The top of the backboard has some splits and separations. The eagle pendulum has some worn paint and bent wing tip. No key.)
39 3/4″ tall and running at this time
Asa Munger-Hotchkiss & Benedict NY Shelf Clock
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Asa Munger Was Born In Auburn, NY In 1798 & Died 1851, Working Circa 1820-50 On New York State Style Shelf Clocks, Flying Eagle Pendulum, Measures 39 Tall by 17 Wide, Original Label In Back From A. Munger’s Pat. 8 Day clocks, Made, Warranted & Sold Wholesale & Retail By Hotchkiss & Benedict, Auburn, NY, The Original Face Shows A Gilt Stencil Of Flowers w/Gold Background & Black Roman Numerals, Mahogany Veneered Case Needing Some Repairs, Flat Pilasters w/Carved Capitols On Each Side Of The Mirrored Door, Animal Paw Feet, Carved Basket w/Fruit & Leaves Crest, Base Of Right Pilaster Missing, Replaced Door Pulls, This Clock Is An Excellent Example Of An Early NY Shelf Clock, Missing Weights, Very Fine Quality Movement, Easily Restorable, Weights Missing, Rare Visual Sun Seconds
Hotchkiss & Benedict A. Munger Shelf Clock
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Hotchkiss & Benedict Half Column Shelf Clock: 8 day brass, weight driven movement with bell strike and a figural brass hand seconds indicator. There is a good interior label with original wallpaper lining. The 9 1/2″ wood dial is black and gold and has the makers name and “Warranted by A. Munger Patented”, Eight Day Brass Clocks, is also on the label. The movement has number 1425 stamped into it. There is an eagle pendulum with a bit of worn paint. The case is mahogany and veneer with half columns and upper door glass.
(The mirror looks like a replacement. The case exterior looks nice, but has a tiny veneer chip on the bottom door’s lower left corner. It runs, but the strike will not activate.)
38 1/4″ tall
Hotchkiss & Benedict A. Munger Shelf Clock
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Hotchkiss & Benedict 2 Door Shelf Clock: the black and gold dial is signed, there is also a legible interior label. “A. Munger Patented Eight Day Brass Clocks” is on the label’s top. Weight driven with bell strike and brass seconds indicator formed as a hand with pointed finger. The case is mahogany and veneer and has flat half columns and carved wood splat. The movement is numbered 2855. A key is with it.
(The mirror plate looks like a replacement. There is no wallpaper on the case’s interior. There are extra holes in the backboard and horizontal separations. The door knobs are not original. The case wood looks nice, but has a couple of small reglued veneer pieces.)
37 3/4″ tall and running at this time
Hotchkiss & Benedict shelf clock
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A 19th century Hotchkiss & Benedict shelf clock. 8 day time and strike weight driven Brass movement with painted wooden dial. Mahogany case with carved crown above an upper door with clear glass and lower mirrored door, flanked by flat tapered columns with carved detail. Older refinishing in good condition, wear to mirror, minor veneer chips, replaced glass knobs. 38″ high.
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Hotchkiss & Benedict, Auburn, NY, Shelf Clock
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Hotchkiss & Benedict, Auburn, NY, Shelf Clock. Mahogany case, nice old patina. Original painted wood dial. Original reverse painted tablet, loss. 8 day time and strike weight driven brass movement. Good label. Ht. 38″
Hotchkiss & Benedict, Auburn, NY, Shelf Clock
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Hotchkiss & Benedict, Auburn, NY, Shelf Clock. Mahogany case; splat replaced. Both doors replaced. 8 day time & strike weight driven brass movement; second bit hand. Ht. 38″