DESCRIPTION:
Time lock - Holmes' Time Lock Co., "Holmes Electric Time Lock" with two E. Howard & Co, Boston mvts, heavy nickel-plated brass case with locking front lid (locking key is not present and lid is currently locked closed), unmarked display glass, black and white enamel 24-hour dial, KW (key not included with this lot), nickel damascene mvt with gilt balance cock, pallet bridge and escapement cock, no s# apparent to visible surfaces. 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 20 lbs.
CONDITION:
Mvts: Both running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall in visible portion; nearly flawless dial with one light fine scratch or hl; case front is currently locked closed and the locking key is not present, case shows little wear, some scattered scratches and dings, good display glass.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1200
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