C.1853, Atkins, Whiting and Co., Bristol, uncommon gilt gesso over wood case, 30 day fusee (strike).
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23 October 2024
These gesso over wood cases were made for the New York market. See next lot and example in Horology Americana. This is an unusual movement, with 7 total wheels in the time train to result in the month duration, all with roller pinions. Strike is via countwheel, on a large iron bell. The gilt case has had some restoration and re-gilding, but is still remarkably complete and bright; note case is lacking a press-in bezel or cover for over the pendulum, and the top bezel is dated 1859, so is clearly an old replacement. Height 23 inches
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Atkins, Whiting and Co
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1853, Atkins, Whiting and Co., Bristol, uncommon gilt gesso over wood case, 30 day fusee (strike). These gesso over wood cases were made for the New York market. See next lot and example in Horology Americana. This is an unusual movement, with 7 total wheels in the time train to result in the month duration, all with roller pinions. Strike is via countwheel, on a large iron bell. The gilt case has had some restoration and re-gilding, but is still remarkably complete and bright; note case is lacking a press-in bezel or cover for over the pendulum, and the top bezel is dated 1859, so is clearly an old replacement. Height 23 inches
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