Collector’s Lot of Antique Clocks, Movements, and Pocket Watches
This eclectic assortment brings together five distinct pieces of horological history, each representing different styles and eras of timekeeping. The collection includes:
- Marble-Base Mantel Clock: A small Art Deco-style clock with a pink-veined marble base, a gilded case, and a whimsical painted dial with a red enameled rim.
- Mechanical Movement: A disassembled clock mechanism, housed in its dark metal plate, revealing the intricate brass and steel gears.
- Skeleton Clock Movement: An exposed, industrial-style movement with a black iron frame and a yellow enamel dial, showcasing the raw mechanics of early clockmaking.
- Dual-Dial Pocket Watch: An unusual open-face watch featuring two separate dials, likely for tracking different time zones, housed in a yellow metal case.
- Skeletonized Pocket Watch: A fully skeletonized watch, allowing a clear view of its intricate movement, with applied silver hour markers on a gilt dial and a matching key.
This lot is ideal for the serious horology enthusiast, offering both display pieces and project pieces for restoration. The variety of styles, from Art Deco to exposed mechanics, provides a fascinating cross-section of timekeeping artistry