04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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William Mayhew Miniature Alarm Lantern Clock

Sell one like this
$738$600
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

William Mayhew Miniature Alarm Lantern Clock, Woodbridge, United Kingdom, c. 1785, brass dial signed on the boss in the arch Wm. Mayhew/Woodbridge, roman numeral chapter ring, matted center, cast brass spandrels, engraved alarm disk and pierced single steel hand, brass posted-frame movement, time train mounted in front with crown wheel and verge escapement and Hygens endless rope to suspend the weight, short pendulum and pear-shaped bob, alarm train mounted behind with larger crown wheel and verge to activate the alarm on the bell mounted with brass straps above, sold with an associated hardwood bracket, ht. of clock without bracket 8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Lacking side doors, bracket by association; time train crown wheel and verge needs adjustment, lacking time and alarm weights, later pulley, lacking original silvering on chapter ring and name boss.


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Woodbridge, United Kingdom