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Antique Whele’s King Alfred the Great’s Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare

Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare

Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare
This listing is for an extremely rare antique “King Alfred the Great’s Candle Lamp” made by Wheles. So named for the fact it is designed to hold a small candle, also made by wheles, in front of the face, which illuminated not only the numbers, but the user’s surroundings as well. This clock is not only extremely unique looking, the way it works is interesting too! It appears to operate by means of the candle & its base. The base seems to be spring powered, so that it raises along with the candles burning. This in turn allows the hand to rotate & tell the time. Since this candle appears to be made by the same company that made the clock, I would guess this is as much advertising for their candles as it is its own product. The rear of the case proudly tells you more about the company. The face is in great shape. The glass face piece has beautiful roman numerals I – XII in black. It appears to be in excellent shape, the paint has extremely little to no noticeable wear. The glass is uncracked and without any major scratches. I believe it is original. The body is exquisitely detailed, with many embossed patterns and more. It has a great Victorian / Edwardian style Please see photos for details. Since the clock is “powered” by the candles burning allowing the base to raise & tell the time, and since I would rather not burn the candle it has, I have not fully tested this clock. From my gentle testing without a candle inserted, it appears to work great. The outside has a very light patina, but from the tiny peeks you can get inside it seems the movement is clean. Overall this object is in great vintage condition. The most special thing is that this clock has an extraordinary shape and way to tell you the time, which makes this clock HIGHLY collectable. This clock comes from a massive estate collection, and was extremely well cared for in a temperature controlled room. Please check back this weekend & next week for multiple other antique & unique clocks I will be listing! Thank you for your consideration, reasonable offers are always considered. Please see photos for details & measurements, comes as is. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Clocks\Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks”. The seller is “lep760″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Antique: Yes
  • Material: Glass, Metal, Brass
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Brand: Whele’s
  • Type: King Alfred The Greats Candle Lamp / Clock
  • Display Type: Analog
  • Model: King Alfred The Greats Candle Lamp
  • Style: Antique
  • Frame Material: Brass
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Features: Lighted, Candle, Night Clock, Unique
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1870-1930
  • Finish: Brass

Antique Whele's King Alfred the Great's Candle Lamp Clock Very Rare