Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Gothic-form Chain Fusee Skeleton Clock, England, 19th century, pierced brass anodized plates mounted to a burr walnut base with engraved plaque reading in part "Prize Medal 1862 J. Sewill Liverpool," skeletonized silvered roman numeral chapter ring, eight-day, double chain-fusee, hour and half-hour strike movement on coils and single bell, regulated by a pendulum, ht. 19 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
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.

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.