04-25-201504-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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German Quarter Striking "Jacks and Bell" Automaton Wall Clock

Sell one like this
$2,583$2,100
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2804MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 25, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

German Quarter Striking "Jacks and Bell" Automaton Wall Clock, Black Forest, c. 1850, with painted iron Roman numeral dial, cutout in arch with nest of three bells and three "jacks" with hammers, each quarter is struck on the two small bells, on the hour the quarters are followed by the hour on the large bell, three-train movement with wood plates, brass wheels, and steel arbors, powered by three brass-cased weights, ht. of dial 18 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Movement ticks and strikes quarters and hour. Original paint on dial and "Jacks".


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Keywords

steel arbors, Black Forest