10-31-201510-31-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 31, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Henry Capt Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock

Sell one like this
$2,337$1,900
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2857MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 31, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Henry Capt Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock, Geneva, c. 1890, gilt-brass and beveled glass case, gilt dial mask with Roman numeral dial marked Henry Capt, Geneve, and subsidiary alarm dial, eight-day time, strike, and alarm grand sonnerie movement on four ascending and descending notes with top mounted repeat on command button, rear plate marked as the dial, with original leather traveling case, ht. with handle extended 8 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Clock is presently running but could use cleaning and lubrication. Original silvered lever escapement platform. Wear to gilt surfaces.


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