05-03-201405-03-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 3, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Howard & Davis No. 3 Regulator

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$9,225$7,500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2724MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 03, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Howard & Davis No. 3 Regulator, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1860, the rosewood-grained case with upper bezel opening to the 9-in. printed paper on zinc Roman numeral dial inscribed Howard & Davis/Boston, half round frames enclosing black and gold tablets, the lower opens to the weight baffle, tie-down, and damascened pendulum bob, eight-day movement stamped Howard & Davis/Boston powered by an iron weight with cast "3," ht. 38 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Dial undisturbed, both glasses are original with some separation.


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