10-31-201510-31-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 31, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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F.W. Clerke Astronomical Regulator

Sell one like this
$3,998$3,250
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2857MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 31, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

F.W. Clerke Astronomical Regulator, London, c. 1880, oak round-top case with glazed door and carved oak leaf and acorn fret below masking the 12-in. silvered brass dial engraved F.W. Clerke, 27 Lombard Street, London, outer Arabic minutes, seconds dial in the upper quadrant and Roman numeral hours below, all with blued steel hands, eight-day heavy plate movement with deadbeat escapement, jeweled pallet faces, maintaining power, six-spoke brass pulley, mercury, temperature-compensated pendulum with regulating scale, silvered beat scale mounted inside the case, and a brass-cased cylindrical weight, ht. 72 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

Veneer lifting around case top, Silvered dial with age consistent imperfections and minor tarnish, movement running but should be overhauled for maximum performance, object left side base molding off but with the case.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

London, blued steel hands