Antique JC Brown Forestville CT Column Shelf Clock Rare Lyre Brass Movement OBO For Sale

markdown**Antique J.C. Brown / Forestville Mfg. Co. Column Shelf Clock - Rare Lyre Movement**Up for sale is a magnificent, highly collectible piece of early American horological history—an authentic mid-19th-century weight-driven column shelf clock manufactured by the legendary Jonathan Clark (J.C.) Brown at the Forestville Manufacturing Company in Bristol, Connecticut.**Why This Clock is Extra Special:**This premium clock uniquely houses J.C. Brown\'s highly coveted **rare lyre-style brass movement**. Rather than standard rectangular framework plates, the internal brass plates were beautifully cast into the elegant shape of a musical lyre harp. Furthermore, this 170+ year old timepiece was documented as actively running while cataloged by the estate!**Item Details:**- **Manufacturer:** J.C. Brown / Forestville MFG Co. (Bristol, Conn.)- **Era:** c. 1835 - 1857- **Case Design:** Stately mahogany veneer shelf cabinet flanked by a beautiful pair of carved columns on each side.- **Glass Panel:** Features a stunning large lower glass viewing mirror door. - **Components Included:** Comes complete with its period-style pendulum bob and the original cast-iron weight set.- **Measurements:** 18\" L x 8\" W x 32\" T**Condition Report:**Excellent antique estate-found condition with a gorgeous, deep historic wood grain patina. The clock face shows wonderful authentic character aging. The case is structurally solid. The clock mechanism was running when cataloged, though all antique clocks are sold as-is for ultimate decorative use or fine calibration.*Or Best Offer (OBO) — Feel free to submit your of