04-25-201504-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Lever Time Piece Eight-day Mirror Clock

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$861$700
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2804MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 25, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Lever Time Piece Eight-day Mirror Clock, attributed to George Hills, Connecticut, c. 1850, reverse ogee mahogany case, upper door with mirrored dial surround on glass, lower mirrored tablet, 6-in. painted zinc Roman numeral dial marked Lever Time Piece, 8 Day, eight-day, dual-mainspring, time-only movement with lever escapement, ht. 25 1/2 in.

Provenance: Terry and Karen Brotherton.
Estimate $600-800

Clock is currently running. Original dial paint in good condition for the age.


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Keywords

George Hills, Connecticut, Terry Brotherton, Karen Brotherton, dial paint