04-09-201504-09-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 9, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Seth Thomas "Atlanta" and "New Orleans" City Clocks

Sell one like this
$215$175
Auction: Discovery - 2799MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 09, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Seth Thomas "Atlanta" and "New Orleans" City Clocks, Thomaston, Connecticut, c. 1880, both in walnut cases, the Atlanta with printed paper Roman numeral dial, embossed nickel bezel, lower part of door glass stenciled with birds, eight-day, spring-powered, time and gong strike movement regulated by a nickel starburst pendulum, the New Orleans with painted zinc dial marked P.R. Smith, Salisbury, eight-day, spring-powered, time and bell strike movement regulated by a pendulum with oval metal rod and a brass-faced bob, ht. 18 to 20 in.
Estimate $150-250

Both clocks tick and strike and have labels with wear. Chips in the gesso on the door of New Orleans.


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Keywords

New Orleans, Atlanta, Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Connecticut, oval metal rod