S-I-Tobias, Liverpool, Skeleton Mantle Clock

[Enquirer2020]

Hello - I'll preface by saying I know nothing about clocks, but I am looking to find out more information regarding this gorgeous clock. It is missing the glass and pendulum and has been in our family for 5 generations, however I have no history or details on it. Also, would be interested in repair and value estimates. Thanks!

 

[jmclaugh]

Samuel Isaac Tobias of Liverpool is listed there 1811-39. Interestingly there is also a listing for Tobias S.I. & Co. New York 1829.

I couldn't say as to value but it is a very nice quality skeleton clock and a lovely heirloom. Repair is never cheap these days as fewer and fewer are doing it but a skeleton timepiece surely has a head start.

 

[PapaLouies]

Samuel Isaac Tobias of Liverpool is listed there 1811-39. Interestingly there is also a listing for Tobias S.I. & Co. New York 1829.

I couldn't say as to value but it is a very nice quality skeleton clock and a lovely heirloom. Repair is never cheap these days as fewer and fewer doing it but a skeleton timepiece surely has a head start.

S.I. Tobias was in NYC by 1815.
Regards, P/L

 

[jmclaugh]

S.I. Tobias was in NYC by 1815.
Regards, P/L

I wonder what if any the connection was.

 

[zedric]

MI Tobias is a well known name in watches imported to the US, but I don’t know what if any the link is to SI Tobias

 

[PapaLouies]

MI Tobias is a well known name in watches imported to the US, but I don’t know what if any the link is to SI Tobias

S.I. is M.I. Tobias's brother.
P/L