Atkins Clock Co. Thirty-day Fusee Wall Timepiece

Description:

Atkins Clock Co. Thirty-day Fusee Wall Timepiece, c. 1860, rosewood drop octagon case with ripple molding, glazed brass bezel over the 12-in. painted zinc dial marked J.J. Beals & Co., Haymarket Sq., Boston, round, brass movement mounted to the iron frame housing the two brass fusees, printed label of J.J. Beals inside of case, ht. 25 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Case has been stripped of finish. Dial has slight paint loss around screw hole and lower edge. Dial marking very faint.


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