11-01-201411-01-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 1, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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English Quarter-chiming Library Clock

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$2,952$2,400
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2760MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 01, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

English Quarter-chiming Library Clock, the ebonized case with sarcophagus top, five gilt-brass finials and applied swags, gilt corner decoration flanking the dial opening, glazed cast brass door, carrying handles, and gilt-brass side sound vents, foliate decoration and scrolled feet on the base, 8-in. composite brass dial with applied spandrels, chapter section with Roman numerals, matted center, Chime/Not Chime and chime selection dials in the arch, eight-day, three-train, fusee movement chiming quarters on nine bells, regulated by a pendulum, ht. 29 in.
Estimate $2,500-4,500


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