Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Trippensee and an Oland Sales Co. Planetarium, Saginaw, Michigan, and Olney, Illinois, Trippensee Planetarium Company, chain- and gear-driven Bakelite sun, Venus, earth, and moon on a movable arm marked with the maker's name as above and inset compass, molded circular base with seasonal, monthly, and zodiacal calendar; the Oland example with chain- and gear-driven brass sun, tin earth, and wood moon, cast iron base and arm, brass plaque reading in part: The Oland Sales Co. serial no. 1156A.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Oland lacking Venus, compass in arm, chain for earths moon, Trippensee base cracked and partialy repaired, some of the paper gores de-laminating
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.
Keywords
Oland Sales Co., Trippensee Planetarium Company, SaginawJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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