05-01-201005-01-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 1, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Clock and Barometer Desk Set by Chelsea

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$2,015$1,700
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.

Keywords

Chelsea Ship, Massachusetts, Pittsburgh, Hardy & Hayes Co., steel hands