Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Year Duration Fusee Crystal Regulator, France, traditional brass and beveled glass case, gold-tone arabic numeral dial and dial mask, time-only, triple plate, fusee movement with 3 1/2-in. dia. spring barrel and fusee between center and rear plates with the remainder of the train between center and front plates, all regulated by a two jar mercury pendulum, ht. 10 3/4 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,000
Glasses free of chips. Clock currently running. No winding key. Object left glass panel replaced with plexiglass.
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.
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FranceJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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