Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Three 18kt Gold Open Face Liverpool Watches, England, 19th century, all key-wind, key-set, with engraved gold-tone, dials, two with chain fusee movements: one a Lewis Samuel, the other a J. Mortimer, both with balance cocks marked Patent, swing-out cases, and dust covers; and an M. J. Tobias with a going barrel and cylinder escapement, dia. 46 to 51 mm, 253 g.
Estimate $300-500
Watches are not running. Samuels has a disconnected fusee chain. Tobias dial discolored. Crystal missing on one and loose on another.
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.
Keywords
United KingdomJonathan 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.