DESCRIPTION:
SHIPPING NOTE: Please note that while Jones & Horan can ship this lot in-house, the cost of shipping will be exorbitant. We highly recommend the winning bidder make arrangements to pick up in person or if that is not possible, that bidders bid with a high shipping fee in mind. Time lock - Consolidated Time Lock Co., Harry Dalton Automatic Time Lock with three Elgin Watch Co mvts, massive nickel-plated brass case with locking front lid (locking key is not present and lid is currently locked closed), unmarked display glass with three winding apertures, case mounted on aluminum base as pictured, white enamel 76-hour dials, KW (key not included with this lot), nickel damascene mvts, dials s#8809, 8810 and 8811, case s#87. A very rare item, regarding the Consolidated Harry Dalton model the John Erroll book notes that "Today, three examples of the Dalton Consolidated with the internal bolt motor time lock are known to remain." This is also a behemoth of a piece that with stand measures approximately 12.5 inches height x 16 inches width x 5.5 inches depth. For a time lock collector that is looking for an eye-catching piece of massive proportions - look no further! From the collection of John Erroll, co-author of American Genius: Nineteenth-Century Bank Locks and Time Locks. A copy of the book will be included with this lot. Weight of lot is approximately 41 lbs.
CONDITION:
Mvts: All began running upon winding but two of the three were very nearly fully wound but not running when winding was initiated so overhaul is recommended though case front is currently locked so this issue will also need to be addressed by its next owner, visible portion of mvts in excellent cosmetic condition overall, few fine scratches; dials with scattered hls, center dial with a sizable patched edge chip at 28 hours, other dials with few mild small edge chips or flakes; case front is currently locked closed and key is missing so we have not been able to open, case shows light wear, some scattered spots of finish loss, good display glass.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$1000
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