19th Century
skeleton
USA papier-mâché 20 w x 15 d x 72 h in (51 x 38 x 183 cm)
result: $8,750
Created for the fraternal organization of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, this skeleton was used in initiation ceremonies to remind members of the brevity of life.
Sold with iron stand
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2015-04-21
An early 19th Century skeleton clock signed to the back of the dial by Richmond, VA watchmaker William Cowan, circa 1816, comes complete with glass Read more…
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2015-01-24
Anglo/American School, 19th Century Diorama of the Six-masted Steam Ship GREAT EASTERN , indistinctly inscribed "Capt. F.A. Ge-tzen" l.l., the carved and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-03-07
Miniature Carved Ivory Coffin with Skeleton Figure, 19th century, pegged construction, the coffin with lift-off lid, containing an articulated skeleton figure, lg. 4 1/2, 4 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-03-04
English, Late 19th century. Gothic Revival brass skeleton clock, the chapter ring with black Roman numerals separated by pierced quatrefoils, attached to a single chain Read more…
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-05-03
Folk Art
skeleton marionette
Mexico, late 19th Century carved wood, iron, string, paint 10 w x 15 d x Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2015-04-21
"Masonic" Fusee Skeleton Clock, England, last quarter of the 19th century, the brass skeletonized plates of a set of compasses, square and "G" contain the Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-05-03
English Quarter-striking Skeleton Clock, last quarter 19th century, pierced 7 1/2-in. silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, skeletonized plates, eight-day chain fusee time and quarter striking Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-05-03
English Gothic-style Skeleton Clock, last quarter 19th century, with eight-day time-only fusee movement, 5 1/2-in. silvered Roman numeral dial, brass pendulum, ebonized oval wooden base Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-05-03
English Gothic Revival Brass Skeleton Clock, late 19th century, single fusee movement with passing strike, cathedral form, mounted to oval base, clock ht. 14 in. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-04-08
Gothic Revival Bronze Skeleton Clock, late 19th century, with wheel escapement and single fusee chiming movement, the openwork dial painted white, on marble base, and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-01-15
