Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Porcelain Panel Repeating Carriage Clock, France, c. 1890, brass case with porcelain side panels depicting young ladies, beveled glass front and rear doors, engraved brass dial mask around the 2 1/4-in. roman numeral dial, eight-day time and strike movement with repeat on demand regulated by a silvered platform lever escapement, in velvet-lined leather carrying case, ht. with handle extended 7 in.
Estimate $3,000-4,000
Clock is currently running. Porcelain panels in good condition. Corner chips to door glasses. No key. Strike and hands need to be adjusted.
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
FranceStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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