Sold for:
$711
$711
Rosewood Octagonal Lever Marine Timepiece by Elisha Manross, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1850, with 8 in. dia. painted zinc dial with Roman numerals, signed Elisha Manross Bristol Ct. U.S. , remains of maker's label on back of case, eight-day dual spring lever escapement balance wheel movement with jeweled balance pivots, and front plate stamped with maker's name and PATENT 1849, ht. 11 in. Minor inpainting on dial, minor chips on veneer.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-02-15
