Forestville Mfg. Co; Forestville, Conn. 8 Day Empire Clock; circa 1835-1837
Here is a great Forestville Mfg Co. 8 day empire clock in the as found condition. This was purchased at an NAWCC Regional Meeting. As found it was missing the lower door, base, feet and weights. Everything else was there and in good solid condition, although everything was extremely dirty on this clock.
Here is a view showing progress with the doors and base being made
This is the Forestville Empire Clock with the restoration complete. I restored this many years ago before my skills were well developed. At that time I chose to strip and refinish the clock. Today, I would try to salvage the finish. Regardless, the clock looks fabulous in its completed state