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Briggs Rotary Escapement Desk Clock
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Briggs Rotary Escapement Desk Clock
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$325
Live Auction
Canadiana & Decorative Arts
Size
6.5"H X 6"W X 6"D. Height with dome: 10"
Category
Clocks
Description
American. 1880s. Glass dome, wood base with cast feet. Wound at underside. This novelty desk clock uses an unusual style of escapement where the lead ball rotates at a standard rate that allows it to keep time.
Condition
Original dial. This clock was running at the time of cataloguing, but its service history is unknown.
Medium
Glass dome, wood base with cast feet.
Provenance
From the Skip Kerr Collection.
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