Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Tiffany Boulle Quarter-hour Chiming Mantel Clock and Pedestal, Italy, 20th century, putto playing the trumpet adorns the faux rosewood, brass, and, tortoiseshell case with brass ormolu mounts, 8-in. repoussé dial with roman numeral enameled shields, numeral VI marked Made in Italy, small boss below reading Tiffany, eight-day time, strike, and Westminster chime on eight rods movement marked EHS Germany regulated by a short embossed brass pendulum, resting on a similar decorated tapered pedestal, clock ht. 30, overall ht. 75 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
clock and pedestal in overall very nice condition and is running.
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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Tiffany Boulle, ItalyJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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