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Lot 302

French Brass Compendium Clock with Leather Case

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

19th century, retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low, Co., Boston, having clock dial, barometer dial, and centigrade and fahrenheit dials, compass to top, with angled handle, stamped "Ch. Hour/France" to base, set in fitted leather and velvet lined case, with key, 3 x 5 x 3 in. 

Provenance: Private Collection

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Condition

discoloration, minor denting at edges, some wear to brass on handle joints, not in working order upon inspection, case with rubbing and general wear, cracks at handle joints