Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Terryville Manufacturing Company Torsion Candlestick Timepiece, Terryville, Connecticut, c. 1855, with 2 3/4-in. paper-on-metal dial marked Terryville Mfg. Co., Terryville, Conn., thirty-hour timepiece with three-arm balance, hairspring, and regulator below the movement, back plate stamped Terryville Manufacturing Company, Terryville, Conn., Patented October 5th, 1852, milk glass pedestal and glass dome, ht. 10 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Clock is currently running. Small ding on rim of milk 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.
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200