$3,690
John Taylor Gilt Cartel Clock, London, c. 1765, the giltwood case topped with bell-accented pagoda over a glazed brass bezel, silvered roman numeral dial signed "John Taylor, London" with false pendulum aperture, pierced, blued-steel hands, silvered Fahrenheit temperature scale with alcohol tube flanked by freestanding columns, eight-day fusee movement with A-shaped plates and crown wheel escapement, all regulated by a short pendulum, ht. 52 in. Estimate $3,500-4,500 Some cracking of gesso. Rear access panel replaced. No winding key. 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.
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Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-27