Description
Atkins, Whiting & Co. “Parlor No. 2”, 1850-1855. An 18.5-inch case veneered in rosewood with not a chip to be found. The dial glass is original with good gold leafing, probably rebacked; the lower door mirror is a modern replacement. The door handles are ivory. The metal dial has been overcoated with varnish and has yellowed; the hands are period and correct. The round Atkins movement is mounted on a Type III wagon spring with the original chains. It should run 30 days, time-only, but it needs attention, as it just can’t get going. There is no label, as is typical. No. 2 Parlors are uncommon; Horton’s sold one in 2018 for $2175. No other recent sales that I can find. $1800-$2500.
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