Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Champleve Crystal Regulator and Garniture, retailed by J.E. Caldwell, Philadelphia, c. 1890, champleve dome top with central urn finial, four pineapple finials at corners, brass and champleve Corinthian columns at corners, 3 1/2-in. brass Arabic numeral dial with champleve center marked for retailer, beveled glass on four sides, eight-day, time and strike movement marked in part Marti, regulated by a two-jar mercury pendulum, with dual candle garniture, clock ht. 14 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Clock ticks and strikes. One glass corner chip to upper corner of side glass.
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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PhiladelphiaJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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