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MECHANICAL DOOR CHIME

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18 years ago
AI Appraisal
Description

 PIC 1 SHOWS THE 4 CHIMES ABOUT 1" IN DIAMETER BETWEEN 43 AND 57 " LONG.  PIC 2 SHOWS THE BACK COVER MADE OF SHEET METAL.  PIC3 SHOWS THE FRONT OF THE BOX, THE LEVER ON THE RIGHT IS PULLEDDOWN TO "WIND" THE UNIT.  PULLING THE CHAIN AT THE BOTTOM CAUSES THE CHIMES TO SOUND.  THE CHIMES HAVE HOLES IN THE TOP THAT I ASSUME HAD A WIRE THAT RAN THROUGH THEM AND ATTACHED TO THE SCREW ON THE TOP BAR OF THE BOX.  THE MECHANISM IS ALL BRASS.  I'M NOT SURE WHAT METAL THE CHIMES AND FACE PLATE OF THE BOX ARE MADE OF.  IT IS NOT PICKED UP BY A MAGNET AND HAS NO SIGNS OF RUST. EMAIL ME AT [email protected] FOR MORE PICS OR FUTHER INFO.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium WHITE METAL NOT STEEL AND WOOD MAHOGANY
Distinguishing marks NONE
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 10 1/2 " HIGH X 11 3/4 W. CHIMES 43 TO 57 LONG
Date Period UNKNOWN
Weight 15 LBS WITH CHIMES
History PARENTS BOUGHT AT AUCTION ABOUT 1960 IN NH
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