Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
French Brass Carriage Clock, late 19th century, brass and beveled glass case with white roman numeral dial and blued-steel hands, eight-day time and strike with repeat on command movement marked "Prevet S.G.D.C," regulated by a platform escapement, housed in the original leather carry case (damage),ht. with handle extended 7 1/4 in.
Estimate $200-400
no chips to glass panels, currently running and striking but hour strike and time indication are off will need hands adjusted.
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.
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.