10-31-201510-31-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 31, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Sheraton Boardroom Bracket Clock Attributed to Elliott

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$2,460$2,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2857MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 31, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Sheraton Boardroom Bracket Clock Attributed to Elliott, London, c. 1890, the dome-top mahogany case with inlaid banding and floral marquetry capping the rectangular silvered brass engraved Roman numeral dial with three subsidiary dials, Chime-Silent, Fast-Slow and Whittington Chime--Westminster Chime, the chapters and dials all set on a fully engraved dial plate, molded base with additional marquetry decoration, the case sides inlaid in a matching form with pierced blind sound frets, all with the mahogany molded bracket with banded inlay and dentil work to display the clock, eight-day time, strike, and quarter chime, three-train movement with chimes as selected on five gongs or eight bells, and pendulum, ht. as mounted on bracket 36 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Movement runs and chimes but should be cleaned. No significant repairs or replacements. Minor veneer separation on extreme top of clock


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