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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 29, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Gilt-decorated Desk Clocks

Sell one like this
$185$150
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2890MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 29, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Two Gilt-decorated Desk Clocks, France and Switzerland, cast-brass case with stepped cornice, applied bronze lower spandrels and side ornaments, hairy paw feet, hinged 1 3/4-in. Arabic numeral porcelain dial with Breguet-style hands, four turned pillar post holding up the nickel-plated plate stamped 122, thirty-hour spring-powered movement; and a black enameled and gilt eight-day alarm clock with applied ornamentation, beveled glass over the 3-in. Roman numeral dial reading Angelus, ht. 4 1/4 to 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-400


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