AUCTION : 0519

Lot#: 99

DESCRIPTION: Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Conn., a rare Organ Grinder moving eye timepiece, the cast iron case with oval, green painted base, the figure dressed in yellow stockings, red coat and top hat with plume, his barrel organ hung with a yellow strap and draped with a green blanket, the monkey wearing a red coat with white collar and cap, and seated on the blanket at his right, roman numeral paper dial with brass bezel and spade hands, brass, spring driven lever movement with large brass balance, the organ grinders eyes controlled by the rocking pallet
CONDITION: dirty, retains much of its original surface, red paint over layer of blue on the figure's coat, base with minor oxidation, bezel dirty, dial very dirty and with significant staining, movement very dirty,. will tick briefly
ESTIMATE: $2800 - $3500
PRICE SOLD: $1900
CIRCA: 1865
DIMENSIONS: 17.5in x 8in x 6in

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