DESCRIPTION:
Coe & Co., New York, 30 hour, spring driven, embossed brass front "Paris" model shelf timepiece with Samuel N. Botsford's patent lever escapement movement. These were also sold by Jerome Manufacturing Co., New Haven, Conn.,
CONDITION:
Embossed brass front in nice condition has mellowed down to more of a bronze look. These timepieces are usually found with porcelain dial but this one has a paper dial that has been on the timepiece a long time and maybe original. Original hands. This timepiece is currently mounted on a modern round base rather than the painted oblong version.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$190
CIRCA: 1855
DIMENSIONS: 9.25in x 6in x 3in
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