04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Miniature Pietra Dura French Carriage Clock

Sell one like this
$738$600
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Miniature Pietra Dura French Carriage Clock, c. 1880, lacquered brass case with hardstone panels side panels of flowers and foliage, bevel-edged top viewing glass, roman numeral porcelain dial with blued spade-style hands, with a retailer's name below, eight day time-only movement with a silvered cylinder platform escapement, ht. with handle extended 3 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

no chips to any of the glass panels, no chips to dial, one leaf off of one of the flowers on object left side, running but needs cleaning


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