Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Miniature Japanese Lantern Clock and Wall Bracket, 19th century, surmounted by a bell with heavy rim over the single foliot, copper top and bottom plates with rectangular copper pillars, body panels of acid-etched brass, rotating dial with movable hour and half-hour markers, stationary pierced steel hand, time and strike movement with brass wheel work powered by two brass-cased weights, all on a bracket with glazed hood with fabric-backed pierced brass sound frets, clock ht. 5 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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.
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200