Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
D. Edmonds Pair-cased Silver Verge Watch, Liverpool, No. 3078, the outer case with numerous period watchpapers from New Orleans, Fitchburg, Clinton, Leominster, Lancaster, and Boston, Massachusetts, bold Roman numeral porcelain dial with a later hole drilled through the crystal to insert a key to set the brass hands, swing-out full-plate gilt-brass chain fusee movement signed and numbered as above, verge escapement, pierced balance cock, engraved foot, and regulator stage, together with a bar and link chain, dia. 55 mm.
Estimate $600-800
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Clinton, Lancaster, Leominster, New OrleansJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.