12-01-201212-01-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
December 1, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Samuel Sly Mahogany Teardrop-form Act of Parliament Clock

Sell one like this
$7,200$6,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Samuel Sly Mahogany Teardrop-form Act of Parliament Clock, Norwich, England, c. 1815, removable hood section with turned wooden bezel over the 16-in. painted iron Roman numeral dial signed Sam. Sly/Norwich, teardrop-shaped lower section with banded and line inlay, brass eight-day, time-only, weight-powered movement, round iron pendulum rod, brass-faced bob and lead weight, ht. 48 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Lower case has veneer piece off but with the clock. Some in painting on dial. Clock is complete but may need cleaning and lubrication.

Keywords

Norwich, Samuel Sly Mahogany Teardrop, United Kingdom