DESCRIPTION:
J.B. Winter, Brighton, England, a standing, rolling ball clock of unique design, the front of the square, pedestal form oak case with simple, carved gothic inspired ornament below and flanking the signed, arabic numeral metal dial, and top with molded edge, glazed, oak framed cover for the steel tray with channels for guiding the rolling ball, the case with removable sides and back to access the movements, the interior of the case filled with various machinery including the table movement with electromagnetic release for tilting the tray and bevel gear with clutch to advance the dial movement, electric motor at bottom with centrifugal governor, with bevel gearing and vertical shaft with clutch used to periodically rewind the spring that tilts the table, with one steel and two brass balls
CONDITION:
case good, in an old finish and with bumps and dings, panels with some shrinkage, carved elements good, catch for left side not working, dial with minor spotting, table tilting mechanism functions when manually released, dial movement appears to be complete, and the various component linkages also appear to be complete, condition of electrical components / circuitry unknown
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1920
DIMENSIONS: 48in x 18in x 17.5in
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