Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Elliott Oak-cased Tall Clock, London, broken arch pediment with pierced sound side frets, composite brass 13-in. dial with moon's phase in arch, silvered chapter ring, with inner arabic calendar numerals and signed "Elliott London," applied gilt arabic numerals, and fully engraved center, beveled glass waist door, raised paneled base all resting on ogee bracket feet, eight-day time and half-hour strike movement, regulated by a brass-cased pendulum and weights, ht. 96 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
overall very nice condition, moon's phase has paint loss, Lacking three finials Time side click in need of repair.
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.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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