Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Payne & Co. Ormolu-mounted Marquetry Inlaid Boulle Mantel Clock, 165 New Bond Street London, no. 858, c. 1890, cast brass eagle finial adorning the fully floral marquetry and ormolu-mounted case, 6-in. Roman numeral porcelain shield dial with blue numerals, and black Arabic numeral minute markings, porcelain center marked Payne & Co, 165 Bond Street London 858, eight-day, time-only, fusee movement with back plate engraved as above, regulated by a brass pendulum bob, ht. 20 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Payne & Co., LondonJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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