$3,625
Timby Walnut "Solar Timepiece" or Globe Clock, Saratoga Springs, New York, c. 1865, the scroll-top case with central turned finial and gilt pendant, printed paper arabic numeral hour dial encircling the 6-in. twelve-gore printed globe marked on the maker's boss "Joslin's Six Inch Terrestrial Globe, Containing the Latest Discoveries, Gillman Joslin, Boston 1860," in a brass yoke with North Pole facing front, lower printed paper minute dial with arabic numerals behind a pin-hinged glazed door, eight-day time-only movement with balance-wheel escapement, interior maker's label, ht. 26 1/2 in. Estimate $2,000-4,000 overall very nice condition, no losses to globe or dials, was recently serviced according to New England consignor Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-10-19
