$6,765
T. & E. Rhodes Floor Standing Mahogany Regulator, Kendal, England, dome-top case with hinged access door in the hood, figured mahogany, chamfered edge, full-length door with a bold three-quarter bead around the glass, finely carved foliate decoration below the 12-in. silvered astronomical dial signed "T. & E. Rhodes/Kendal," with outer minute markings, upper seconds, and lower hour dials, and blued-steel hands, lower case with figured mahogany recessed panel, and chamfered, lamb's tongue columns, stepped base with simple raised flat feet, freestanding silvered beat scale, eight-day movement with 5 mm thick trapezoidal plates, maintaining power, and deadbeat escapement, outboard mounted cable roller, brass-cased weight, and a faceted single-jar mercury temperature compensating pendulum, ht. 75 in. Estimate $5,000-7,000 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
