Sold for:
$1,778
$1,778
Botsford's Improved Patent Lever Marine Time Piece, Jerome Manufacturing Company, New Haven, Connecticut, c. 1845-55, with gilt, paint and mother-of-pearl decorated front, 3 1/4 in. enameled dial with Roman numerals, spade hands, printed maker's label on the back with maker's name and operating instructions, thirty-hour spring powered patent lever escapement timepiece on a painted and decorated pedestal with brass ball feet and glass shade, ht. 12 3/4 in. A lovely example with no significant repairs or replacements. Original decoration and glass shade.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
