Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2502Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 01, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
Clock and Barometer Desk Set by Chelsea, Boston, Massachusetts, with "shaded old brass" finish, hinged bezels, 6 in. silvered brass dials, the time dial with Arabic numerals marked Chelsea Ship's Bell and Hardy & Hayes Co., Pittsburgh over the eight-day lever-escapement ship's bell striking movement, holosteric barometer and thermometer under beveled glass with brass and blued steel hands, all on a base with four ball feet, ht. 9 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Minor age consistent discoloration on "shaded old brass" finish, dials and glass in excellent condition, movement running.