Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Two Time and Alarm Carriage Clocks, France, both in polished brass and beveled glass cases, with enamel Arabic numeral dials with subsidiary alarm below, eight-day time and alarm movements regulated by cylinder platform escapements, in leather carrying cases, ht. with handle extended 5 3/4 in.
Estimate $200-400
One is ticking the other is not. Alarm bell absent on one.
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
France
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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.