DESCRIPTION:
France, Crystal Regulator with green onyx and brass case. 8 day time and strike Japy Freres Medaille D'Honneur movement with rack & snail half hour striking, two matching onyx and bronze garniture figural urns.
CONDITION:
except for very minor edge chips, the green stone is in fine condition. The clock's brasses are brightly polished, but the feet of the side pieces appear to have been painted gold. Note that the urns have removable cups. The enamel dial, with its multicolor floral garlands, is fine; all beveled glasses are good except for one small lower corner chip (not seen) in a side panel. The compensating pendulum is intact. The movement appears very clean, and its ticks and strikes. A very handsome set. Ht of clock 21 in
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1890
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