Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
English Double Dial Fusee Gallery Clock, two roman numeral iron dials mounted to a mahogany case with bracket for attaching to a ceiling or beam, eight-day time-only chain fusee movement with recoil escapement, and thick brass plates, access door on side and bottom, ht. 19 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
suspension spring will need attention as it will not release from arms, some staining to dial. Movement appears clean and complete.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
J.H. EvansStephen 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
John Colasacco
Deputy Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.