Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
London Quarter-striking Mahogany Bracket Clock, Tobias & Levitt, first quarter 19th century, dome-top case with side bail handles and pierced sound frets, brass stop-fluted columns flanking the painted roman numeral iron dial reading as above, with moon's phase in the arch, and calendar, all resting on four brass bracket feet, eight-day quarter-striking on eight bells, two-train, chain fusee movement with engraved back plate, and pendulum bob, ht. 20 1/2 in.
Estimate $3,000-4,000
dial has been repainted, running at the time of cataloging.
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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LondonJonathan 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.