December 18 & 19, 2023 Fine and Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/19/2023
Timby's Solar Time Piece Mantel Clock, by L.E. Whiting of Saratoga Springs & Baldwinsville, NY. Original paper sub seconds dial rotating in the base with original paper dial around the globe with black hour numbers, 10-minute numbers and minute markers, brass 8 day time only spring driven movement with large balance wheel escapement. 6 in. terrestrial globe signed "Joslin's 6 inch Terrestrial Globe, Boston, Gilman Joslin, 1860"; in a walnut case with serpentine crest having a turned finial and teardrop finials with gilt highlights. CONDITION: Showing light wear to the case, light fade to the globe and original time wheels. A very respectable example of a very rare timepiece.
Condition: (Very Good)
Item Dimensions: 14" x 5 - 1/2" x 28".