Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Two Small Ansonia Brass Clocks, New York, c. 1900, a "Bonanza" carriage clock with cast brass case accented with paste stones, porcelain Arabic numeral dial with company trademark, and eight-day, time-only movement; and a scroll work stand enclosing a beveled glass over a paper Roman numeral dial, with a thirty-hour, time-only movement, ht. 5 to 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $100-150
Carriage clock has a chip to corner of front glass. Scroll case missing two brass screws. Scroll movement currently running, carriage clock will tick but not stay running.
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.
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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