Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Five Watches and a Pocket Thermometer/Compass, Continental, a pendant watch with enamel arabic numeral dial in an 18kt gold case with an enamel parrot on the case back, dia. 26 mm, 15 g; a 15-jewel Zenith in a silver hunter case with a floral design against a black ground and an associated heavy gold-plated chain; two unsigned movements, one with a floral decorated enamel dial in an engine-turned silver case; the other with a silver and copper dial with applied roman numerals in an engraved silver case, a Silvana with an arabic numeral and braille dial in a hunter case; and a case with a compass on one side and a dual scale thermometer with Fahrenheit and Reaumur scales on the other, dia. 45 to 59 mm.
Estimate $500-800
Dual tone dial and enamel back watches are currently running. Other watches tick but will not stay running. Thermometer mechanism needs adjustment.
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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ChinaJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.