02-15-200902-15-2009
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February 15, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Rosewood "Parlor No. 1" 30-Day Lever Spring Shelf Clock by Atkins, Whiting & Company

Sell one like this
$948$800
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2444Location: BostonDate / Time: February 15, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Rosewood "Parlor No. 1" 30-Day Lever Spring Shelf Clock by Atkins, Whiting & Company Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1855, painted zinc dial with Roman numerals, transfer decorated gold and blue tablet, lower looking glass, 30-day time only "Type III" lever spring movement with tinned iron wheel work and strap steel pallets, ht. 17 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

one lower leaf spring broken, painted tablet and looking glass are replacements, lacking bone door knobs, dial undisturbed., tip of minute hand broken off.

Keywords

Atkins, Whiting & Company, Connecticut, steel pallets