Eight day clock with original glass front view titled "LIBERTY" showing the Statue of Liberty. Clock dated 1878 during the period when the Statue of Liberty was being erected; the statue was given as a gift from France in 1886. The clock has a walnut case. There is a paper label inside on the bottom showing the clock was made for Charles Adams of Erie, Pa., who appears to be the retailer as the clock works maker was the Ingraham Clock Co.. Clock has a fancy pendulum. Clock is approx. 23-1/2" in height and 14-1/2" in width. This clock has an eight day movement that is in good running order and kept time near perfectly over a five day test period. It chimes on the hour. There is provision for an alarm function, however, the mechanisms for this are not present and this option was not exercised when the clock was first purchased in 1878, Carefully packed for shipment. Priced low at $699.99. Shipping to U.S. only $35.00; inquire outside U.S.
