04-25-201504-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Planchon Mystery Turtle Clock

Sell one like this
$3,198$2,600
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2804MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 25, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Planchon Mystery Turtle Clock, Paris, c. 1895, No. 1402, an engraved pewter dish with Roman numerals for hours, half hour marks, and quarter hour ring along the inside edge holds water to float the turtle that moves around to indicate the time, the dish is held in a bezel atop the gilt-bronze hexagonal case with engraved decoration and marked on one panel Planchon a Paris, all supported by six prone lion feet, with eight-day, time-only movement marked with maker's name, location, and serial number as above, regulated by a silvered platform escapement, ht. 3 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000


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