DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (Two) French slate 8 days, time and strike, mantel clocks with visible escapements, c1890
CONDITION:
the plainer clock, with columns and peaked pediment, has a "Parrot Freres Medaille de Bronze 1878" maker stamp. Its case top is somewhat gray and mottled, and there are some minor chips along its edges. Its porcelain dial, jeweled pallets, and beveled glass all are fine. The fancier case, with a "S. Marti Medaille de Bronze" movement, has large light marble panels, a marble dial, jeweled pallets, and good beveled glass. Its case has a few minor edge chips and appears to have been sprayed with a coat of finish. Hts. 11" & 9"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$230
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