04-25-201504-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Boston Clock Company Cherry Wall Regulator

Sell one like this
$2,214$1,800
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2804MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 25, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Boston Clock Company Cherry Wall Regulator, Chelsea, Massachusetts, c. 1885, 12-in. Roman numeral painted iron dial, above the maroon and gilt reverse-painted tablet with shell-form aperture, brass, eight-day, time-only movement stamped Boston Clock Co. Boston, and 48 on the front plate and bridge, wooden pendulum rod, and damascened bob, ht. 30 in.
Estimate $400-600

original finish and glass, weight hook has been re-soldered, bottom has been re-nailed (weight appears to have droped) bezel hinge broken off and re-attached to case with side screws, dial faintly inscribed "E. Howard & Co./Boston"


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Keywords

Boston Clock Co., Massachusetts, Chelsea