04-25-201504-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Grand Sonnerie Morbier Clock

Sell one like this
$308$250
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2804MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 25, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Grand Sonnerie Morbier Clock, Jura, France, porcelain dial with applied Roman numeral lozenges marked Cretin Fils, Morbier (Jura), France, posted frame, time and grand sonnerie strike movement with sweep center seconds, simple calendar, and pin-wheel escapement, powered by three cast iron weights and regulated by a gridiron pendulum, all housed in a wall hanging hood.
Estimate $500-700

Dial has repairs. Movement may need to be overhauled.


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Keywords

France, Jura