The Cabinet of Curiosities

July 0308, 2021
Auction begins to close at 2:00 pm ET

Online Auction
LOT 7

Lot 7

French Skeleton Alarm Timepiece, c.1860

French Skeleton Alarm Timepiece, c.1860
Lot 7 Details
French Skeleton Alarm Timepiece, c.1860

the 2 1/4 inch white Roman chapter ring signed Martin Baskett & Martin with central silvered alarm dial, 14 day silk thread suspension movement similarly signed and stamped Ms. Honorables Exp. Paris, Londres, all on a glass domed oval ebonized base concealing alarm mechanism
height 11.25 in — 28.6 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
French Skeleton Alarm Timepiece, c.1860
  • French Skeleton Alarm Timepiece, c.1860
  • French Skeleton Alarm Timepiece, c.1860

CONDITION DETAILS

Condition report available upon request

LOT 7
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.