DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (Two) Ceramic and Onyx: (1) Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Raleigh" 3 piece garniture set, 8 day, time and strike, spring-driven movement with visible Brocot escapement in a white onyx architectural case fitted with cast gilt ornaments with neoclassical motifs. Two matching ewer-form sidepieces of white onyx, c1895. (2) Japy Freres, Paris, for Duverdrey et Bloquel, mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring-driven pendule de Paris movement in a ceramic case with yellow background, polychrome floral images, and gilt highlights, white enamel dial with blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
(1) White onyx case is in good condition with virtually no chips to the edges. Gilding has worn off of some of the applied ornaments. Escapement has stone pallet jewels. proper Ansonia pendulum. Movement ticks and strikes, but was not tested long term. (2) The ceramic case dates to the turn of the century and was at some point fitted with a much older French movement with a silk thread suspension. The cause is in good condition with some craquelure to the glaze. Signed Japy movement ticks and strikes, but was not tested long term. Dimensions are for the clock with onyx case. Sold "as is".
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1895
DIMENSIONS: 14.25in x 17in x 6in
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