A good mid 19th century brass skeleton clock. Attributed to Edwards of Stourbridge, circa 1850, having a 4.75″ silvered twelve-lobed Roman dial with minute dots, framing a six-pillar chain-driven twin-fusee movement with wheels of six crossings, the frame of scrolled ‘Christmas Tree’ design with knopped and ringed pillars, 11″, (28cm) high, on a stepped white marble base beneath glass dome, 15.5″, (39.5cm) high overall. For a similar example by this firm, see F. B Royer-Collard, ‘Skeleton Clocks’ (NAG 1969), p.16.
Condition
Dial – some tarnishing to chapter ring, especially around VI-VII. Movement – superb quality and condition. Frame – excellent. Base – some glue to base joint (between stepped tiers). Dome intact. Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any clocks sold.
Description: Modern Replica Brass Skeleton Clock with Dome, Not Marked: With a porcelain dial, on a wood base with an oval dome. The pendulum and key are with the clock. The clock is running. There are no condition problems. Sells as is, where is.
Dimensions: Clock – 18 3/4″; Dome & Base – 31″
Condition Report: Condition is as stated in the description. Sells as is, where is.
Notes: This item ships F.O.B. which means you, the buyer, must make your own packing and shipping arrangements.
Chelsea Brass 2.5 in. Ships Wheel Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$250 – $400[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$200[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 17, 2014[/restrict]
Chelsea Brass 2.5 in. Ships Wheel Clock. 2.5 in. silvered dial with black incised hour numbers, signed Chelsea Clock Co. Boston, spade hands and brass threaded bezel; has a brass spring driven movement with lever escapement, movement signed Chelsea Clock Co., Boston U.S.A. and numbered 661263. In a brass shipÂs wheel case, numbered on the back 653690. Overall diameter 4.5 in.
Waterbury Ships Wheel Clock, Brass
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$100 – $500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$50[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 06, 2012[/restrict]
Waterbury Ships Wheel Clock, Brass: T & S movement; 4″ dial.
Not tested.
(The silvered dial has a dirty look.)
8 1/4″ W.