Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Benjamin Morrill New Hampshire Mirror Clock, Boscawen, New Hampshire, full-length beveled mahogany veneered door, upper glass a reverse-painted dial surround over the 7 1/2-in. painted iron dial marked "Warranted by Benj. Morrill, Boscawen," lower tablet a looking glass, brass, eight-day, time-only, wheelbarrow movement powered by a cast iron weight and regulated by a pendulum, ht. 29 3/4 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Some paint loss on dial.
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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Benjamin MorrillJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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