Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
E. Howard & Co. No. 27 Marble Wall Clock, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1874, 18-in. roman numeral dial marked E. Howard & Co./Boston, Howard tri-foil hands, Demeter marked just above the pendulum drop and black and gilt reverse-painted glass, the white-painted case mounted with eight-day timepiece with maintaining power, pendulum, and iron weight, ht. 35 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
bottom broken out and re-glued, re-painted case, glass, and hands, dial appears to have been relined
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.
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200