05-04-201305-04-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 4, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Brass Hour-repeating Carriage Clock

Sell one like this
$510$425
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2652MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 04, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Brass Hour-repeating Carriage Clock, France, c. 1890, the case with beveled glass top, front and sides, brass rear door, 3 x 4-in. porcelain dial with 2 1/4-in. Roman numeral chapter ring and subsidiary Arabic numeral alarm dial, eight-day, spring-powered, time, strike and alarm movement marked in part Japy Freres & Cie., top mounted repeat on demand button, ht. with handle extended 7 in.
Estimate $250-450

Top glass has corner chips and a crack at hole for repeat button. Front glass some scratches. Some hairlines on dial. Clock runs and strikes but may need cleaning and adjustment.






















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