Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
French Rosewood and String-inlaid Carriage Clock, signed "Potonie, Paris, 5904," repoussé brass handle above the roman numeral enameled dial marked as above, glazed access door inset into lid with small brass handle, diamond-shaped glazed side panels, rear access paneled door opens to an eight-day, time and countwheel strike movement with silk thread suspension stamped "Mouv. Fin/Potonie & Co/5904/Paris," ht. with handle extended 10 in.
Estimate $700-900
winding setting and ticking. Movement appears to be recently overhauled.
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
Paris
Stephen 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.