1845 Birge & Fuller Wagon Spring Candlestick Circa Joseph Ives conceived of the idea of providing power to the gear train of a clock movement using flat steel bars fastened together thereby creating a lever spring. With one end of the bars fastened and the other end deflected energy could be stored in the spring and delivered to the gear train. In 1845 Ives filed for a United States Letters Patent and the "Patent Accelerating Spring" clock was born. Collectors refer to these clocks as "Wagon Spring" shelf clocks. This particular example is one of the finest known to exist and formerly in the collection of prominent collector from Ohio. Back in the 1990s this clock surfaced at public auction at Wm. Jenack and was buried in this private collection until last fall. This one was another no-brainer for me to buy as I knew the clock very well. Very possibly the very best example of its kind with all original everything ! Enjoy the photos as you dont find them like this very often ! This is a choice example with untouched original reverse glass paintings, dial, and outstanding label. The clock is in running condition. The choice mahogany veneered case is in very nice condition with only some minor surface blemishes and chipping.
RARE Birge & Fuller Wagon Spring Candlestick, 8- Day Mint Original Glasses
