Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
James Burke Mahogany Bracket Clock, Dublin, Ireland, with brass handle on the bell-top mahogany case, glazed side panels, composite brass dial with fully engraved center, ringed winding hole, calendar aperture, and maker's boss in the arch, fusee, eight-day, timepiece movement with recoil escapement and fully engraved back plate, pull quarter-hour repeat on command on six bells, ht. with handle extended 20 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Repeat function working but could use attention. Clock is ticking. Front door lock replaced with a hook and eye.
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.
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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