19TH C ANTIQUE EMPIRE MAHOGANY TERHUNE & EDWARDS MANTLE / SHELF CLOCK For Sale

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE EMPIRE MAHOGANY TERHUNE & EDWARDS SHELF / MANTLE CLOCKWe\'re delighted to offer for sale this great 19th century antique Empire mahogany shelf clock. This has a wonderful ogee form with vibrant flame mahogany veneers. The clock has a nice face with a sunburst cut out center & original paint decorated surface. The lower door is decorated with a beautiful reverse painted panel depicting a boat at harbor with a castle in the background encompassed by decorative vines & acanthus leaves. The paper label on the interior is mostly intact labeled \" Imported Clocks Manufactured by Terhune & Edwards 48 Cortlandt Street New-York.\" In the 18th century clocks were quite expensive and a luxury item for American homes. By the middle of the 19th century these clocks were immenselypopular because they were so reliable & easy to operate. We pass on the majority of these we encounter because they\'re so plentiful and only offer better - best tier examples from a select few shops.

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BAY COLONY ANTIQUES

Bay Colony Antiques is a dedicated group of New England antique dealers from Springfield, Massachusetts. We have a large inventory of fine antiques ranging from Early American, Federal, Chippendale, Empire, Centennial, Victorian, 20th Century custom mahogany, Art Deco and mid-century modern antique furniture along with decorative arts from across the globe. Our network of contacts and associates reaches across the United States. We strive to make your on-line buying experience as easy and pleasant as possible. If you require immediate assistance please do not hesitate to contact us. If you would like to know about any number of our services including appraisals and restoration, please ask us about our website for more information. We accept all major credit cards and are delighted to answer any questions that you may have or provide services you may need.

　

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Bay Colony Antiques carefully examines each and every item that we offer for sale. Any noteworthy flaw on any product we offer that comes to our attention is disclosed. Please understand we deal in a very high volume of goods. Due to delicate nature of antique furniture & decorative art each piece is subject to reasonable wear and tear. We cannot describe items to minutia. We simply do not sell goods with major issues. We completely avoid them. We have expert woodworkers and re-finishers on staff to service any piece of furniture we offer. We represent all merchandise in absolute good faith and to the very best of our ability. All sales are final, items sold as is where is & subject to Massachusetts General Laws. All Massachusetts residents are subject to a 6.25% sales tax unless you possess a valid resale number from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We do not accept returns so please, ask all questions prior to submitting an offer or purchasing. We have a zero tolerance policy for non-paying buyers. Any offer we accept is a binding legal sale subject to the conditions herein.

SHIPPING & DELIVERIES

Bay Colony Antiques delivers within a 175 mile range of zip code 01105 for a low cost flat rate.We specialize in servicing New York Cityat extremely reasonable rates. Please call us to obtain a fast shipping quote. Anything outside of our delivery range will be shipped via freight class shipping with our preferred carrier. Smaller non freight class ground shipments are sent via the USPS Priority Mail (Parcel Post on larger items) or Fed Ex. Freight class shipping is the fastest most cost effective method of shipping large items. We can reach anywhere in America with a large shipment within 7-10 business days.Each customer is responsible for the cost of the materials required to crate and palletize their purchase. A nominal fee which each customer is responsible for. We buy crating materials in bulk to save you excessive costs. The materials required for proper crating of items for their safe transit is so specialized we may need up to 7-10 business days to make sure we get absolutely what is required & do the best job possible. We go the extra mile by designing premium customized furniture crates for the ultimate protection of your purchase free of labor costs. We ship from our facility with a loading dock on a major trucking artery. This and our volume Shippers discount & create a substantially lower cost to you. The least expensive method of shipping is business to business with loading docks. Next is a business without a dock and the last option is shipping to a resident. We are sending your shipments with Freight Carriers not furniture movers who bring the items into your home. You are provided with curbside delivery of your shipments. We can get you special services in certain cases but you are responsible for telling us you require them and their additional costs. If you instruct our shippers to provide services beyond curbside deliveries we are responsible for any additional costs and charged for these services & maintain our right to collect the costs of these charges for services we did not authorize or were prepaid for. We urge all customers to obtain special coverage and protection for their freight class shipments provided through Freight Brokers or independent third party insurance providers. In some cases it’s simply not needed but on certain delicate shipments we have to insist upon it. This is designed to protect your investment.

MERCHANDISE PICK UP AND STORAGE

You are welcome to come to our facilities to pick up your purchases free of charge. You can expect friendly knowledgeable help loading your purchase in your vehicle. We ask that you come ready to transport your purchase by having ample pads or blankets to protect your item in transit. We don’t like to send nice people off with things tied to roof racks & do not desire to charge storage fees but we are holding some purchases for years now at both substantial costs to us & under no contract to. We are not a storage facility. We are happy to hold your items for a reasonable pre-agreed upon period. Beyond or absent any specified contract a $50.00 dollar per week storage fee will apply.