07-16-201107-16-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
July 16, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Mitchell & Atkins Miniature Carved Column Shelf Clock

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$1,593$1,300
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2555MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 16, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Mitchell & Atkins Miniature Carved Column Shelf Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1835, the mahogany case with carved cornucopia splat and pineapple finials, carved half columns flanking the painted wooden dial with Roman numerals and floral decorated spandrels, lower reverse painted tablet with Greek revival building, heart-shaped pendulum aperture and stenciled border all on carved paw feet, printed maker's label stating Improved Clocks Made and Sold by Mitchell & Atkins, Bristol, Conn..., thirty-hour time and strike wooden movement with pendulum and two cast iron weights, ht. 27 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

No significant condition issues, dial, tablet and movement are undisturbed, original pendulum and weights, slight losses on glass borders and slight discoloration on printed label.

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