04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Joseph Kraus Grand Sonnerie Bracket Clock

Sell one like this
$923$750
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Joseph Kraus Grand Sonnerie Bracket Clock, Prague, no. 132, stained European beech case with top-mounted carrying handle, arched dial door, on brass paw feet, composite brass dial with 7-in. enamel disc with arabic numeral chapter ring, day of the month, marked Joseph Kraus, Prag, subsidiary strike/silent and repeat/not repeat dials in the arch, paste stone false pendulum over the twelve, time and grand sonnerie strike movement powered by going barrels and regulated by a verge escapement with a short (7-in.) pendulum, ht. with handle extended 23 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Clock is currently running but the hour rack is problematic. Four finials and winding key.


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Keywords

Joseph Kraus Grand Sonnerie, Joseph Kraus, Prague