$21,250
Benjamin Bell Basket-top Pull Quarter-repeat Ebonized Timepiece, London, late 17th century, carrying handle above the single repoussé basket, hinged front and rear case doors, and side viewing ports, 6-in. square dial with applied silvered roman numeral chapter ring with half-hour markings, matted center, ringed winding hole, and pierced blued hands, six-pillar, eight-day, fusee pull quarter repeat on demand on two bells with verge escapement, and internal rack, fully engraved back plate marked "Benjamin Bell/London," all resting on four square bun feet, ht. 14 in. with handle extended. Estimate $4,000-6,000 Over all nice/clean condition. The two pieces of molding are off but present. both bells appear to be replacements, dial foot with screw repair, UPDATE 10-20 pull repeat currently functioning but will need adjustment as it does not sequence properly. 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