$738
William L. Gilbert No. 4 Regulator, Winstead, Connecticut, c. 1881, walnut and rosewood veneered case with a carved bust in arch, full-length arch-top glazed waste door, 8-in. roman numeral paper dial with seconds bit, eight-day time-only movement with a deadbeat escapement, silvered beat scale on case bottom, wood rod with a silvered-faced pendulum bob, ht. 53 in. Estimate $300-400 original finish and dial, original nickel plated weight was just found, case top and bottom finial off but present, object right glass panel cracked horizontally. 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-27
