Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Lucius B. Bradley Carved Pillar and Splat Shelf Clock, Watertown, Connecticut, carved splat above the painted arabic numeral wooden dial with raised gilt spandrels, carved half columns flanking the full-length door with lower reverse-painted tablet depicting a farmstead with center pendulum aperture window, all resting on carved paw feet, interior label reading in part Patent Clocks Invented by Eli Terry, thirty-hour, time, and strike wooden movement, ht. 31 in.
Estimate $600-800
original dial paint, refinished case, label in good condition, dial glass cracked bottom object left side, old tablet with crack down the center,
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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Lucius B. Bradley, WatertownChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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