Thursday, 5 January 2017

Boldon Auction Galleries first Antique and Interiors Auction of 2017 is on Wednesday 11th January from 10am



Lot 77 
A white Bakelite cased Vitascope clock is to be offered for Sale.  
Estimate £80 - £120.

This Art Deco Vitascope ship automaton clock is housed within a shaped white Bakelite case, having a three masted rocking sailing ship automaton above dial.
Labelled 'Vitascope Industries Ltd'.  
These clocks were first designed by a Mr J. S. Thatcher and the ship is said to have been inspired by the famous tea clipper 'The Cutty Sark'.  Manufactured in the Isle of Man; the clocks have cases of various colours including cream, brown, green, pink and white as seen here.


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