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THBMarquetry-inlaid London Longcase Clock, J. Higginson, London, 17th/18th century, the marquetry sarcophagus top with blind fret above th
Lot 1249
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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Timed Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$4,000 - $6,000
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By Bonhams Skinner
Oct 19, 2020 - Oct 27, 2020
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2020-10-19 12:00:00
2020-10-27 19:00:00
America/New_York
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Bidsquare : Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/skinner/clocks-watches-scientific-instruments-5855
Our October sale comprises a diverse collection of horological and scientific curiosities. We begin with an array of American and European pocket watches, followed by a group of vintage and contemporary wristwatches. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
Our October sale comprises a diverse collection of horological and scientific curiosities. We begin with an array of American and European pocket watches, followed by a group of vintage and contemporary wristwatches. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
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- Lot Description
Marquetry-inlaid London Longcase Clock, J. Higginson, London, 17th/18th century, the marquetry sarcophagus top with blind fret above the square glazed door with engaged columns over the 12-in. composite brass roman numeral dial signed along the lower edge of the silvered chapter ring "J****Higginson/London, half-quarter, quarter, and half-hour markings inside the chapter ring, the matted center with ringed winding and seconds holes, recessed date dial and seconds chapter in arabic numerals, pierced blued-steel hands, cast brass spandrels and herringbone engraving along the edge, the rectangular waist door with brass ringed lenticle and elaborate marquetry throughout to the base resting on a double-stage base molding, eight-day, brass, five-ringed movement with recoil escapement, count-wheel strike, all powered by two iron weights and regulated by a seconds beating pendulum, ht. 100 in.
Condition: some half round edge molding off but present, central hood plinth and finial off but present, hood and case have shrunk and are not sitting straight/flush/correct, base marquetry spliting, one piece of dial matt off but present, upper hinge of hood door needs repair.
Any condition statement is 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. 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. - Shipping Info
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