Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Crystal Regulator with Ship's Wheel Pendulum, France, with brass and beveled glass case, 4-in. enamel roman numeral dial, eight-day time and strike movement with outside escapement regulated by a pendulum where the crutch rocks the ship's wheel back and forth for a nautical feel, ht. 13 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Clock ticks and strikes. Dial free of chips or hairlines. Glasses in good condition with only a tiny chip to top corner of rear glass and lower corner of object right glass. Has winding key. Wheel marked FS.
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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FranceJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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