04-29-201604-29-2016
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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 29, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Striking Carriage Clocks

Sell one like this
$492$400
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2890MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 29, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Two Striking Carriage Clocks, France, c. 1890, both in brass and beveled glass cases, one with enamel Arabic numeral dial, eight-day time and strike movement regulated by a silvered platform escapement, the other with enamel Roman numeral dial and subsidiary alarm dial, eight-day time, petite sonnerie strike, and alarm movement with repeat on demand regulated by a platform escapement, ht. 6 to 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $250-450

Time and strike will tick but not stay running, Petite sonnerie is currently running. Both in need of cleaning and lubrication.


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