Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Mahogany Five Tubular Bell Chime Clock, retailed by Nelson H. Brown, Boston, c. 1900, scroll-top case with freestanding columns, flanking the composite brass dial with silvered arabic numeral chapter ring, applied decorated center, and spandrels, moon's age in arch, full-length beveled glass waist door, inset panel step-molded base, five nickel-plated tubular bells marked "Elite Patent Dec. 4 1900," eight-day time, strike, and Westminster chime movement, with three brass-cased weights, and a pendulum, ht. 102 in. with finial.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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.
Keywords
Bell Chime, Nelson H. BrownJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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