DESCRIPTION:
French, Samuel Marti for Bailey Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia PA, C.1913, Brass crystal regulator with 8-day time and strike mvmt and 2-glass vial pendulum.
CONDITION:
the front glass has a chip in the upper left corner, the right side glass is missing. Mercury pendulum is complete except one turned nut missing/replaced. The dial is signed "France" and is in good condition There is an engraved inscription, inside on the "floor" of the clock "To Helen Q. Nields, Christmas, 1913." {only seen on close inspection} The back of the movement is impressed with Sam'l Marti award medallion, and also Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia. Quality piece worth restoring. Ht. 12"
ESTIMATE:
$175
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$225
PRICE SOLD:
$180
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