Inv. #: | g162 |
Description: |
The gilt-bronze and enamel inkwell in the shape of a traveling trunk has a watch, candle and hinged compartments for the ink, stamps and matches. |
Case: |
The case, in the form of a trunk, has a nearly concealed hinge, blue enamel accents to the handles and buckles, hinged compartments for the ‘lights’, ‘ink’ and ‘stamps’, a hinged candle holder and a watch mounted under the lid. |
Dial: |
The engine turned silvered dial has black lettered numerals for the hours, red dots for the 5-minute marks and steel-cut Fleur-de-lis hands. |
Movement: |
The 30-hour watch movement is wound, set and regulated out the back and the arbors are accessed by releasing the catch. |
Notes: |
The underside of the ‘ink’ cover has been eroded by whatever was in the glass ink jar. The dedication is mostly there and the legible parts read ‘ Mrs Barbour, with our love and gratitude, initials, xmas 1862′. |
Size: |
6.75 in. wide 4 in. deep 3.5 in. high |
Retail Price: | 4850.00 |
For more information, Please contact us.
Tel: 631-757-9521
Email: info@sundialfarm.com
© SUNDIALFARM Fine Antique Clocks