C.1870, J. Smith and Sons, one train skeleton clock

C.1870, J. Smith and Sons, one train skeleton clock Clerkenwell, England, for retailer H. Reynolds, New York,, an exceptional one train skeleton clock in a standard Smith's pattern with Lions on either side. Full details on Smith's operation can be found in both Royer-Collard, pages 51-57, and in British Skeleton Clocks, by Derek Roberts (1987), pages 126-135, and in particular a photo of this model shown on page 129. Note original chain, pendulum and dial are intact, and the clock is in running order. Interestingly the dealer had installed a small brass compass in the center of the stepped brass clock base. All wheels, including motion wheels are quality 5-spoke. The only minor shortcoming on this clock is the new dome which is a bit wavier than the old ones, but certainly fits OK and protects the clock from dust. Height of clock and base: 14"; with dome 19" Reserve $1250