DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (French): (1) France, wall clock, 8 day, time and gong strike, square Morbier style spring driven movement in an octagonal ebonized wood case with round grain-painted bezel holding a convex glass over a papered metal dial with Roman numerals and Breguet style hands, c1890. (2) Marti & Cie, Paris, mantel clock, 8 day, time and bell strike, spring driven movement with exposed Brocot escapement in an incised black slate case with a stepped and molded base, sunk dial surrounded by a white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet style hands, c1880.
CONDITION:
(1) Bezel has a crack on the right side that has been repaired. Glass will need to be remounted. Old paper dial has darkened. Key and pendulum are of the correct French type. Movement ticks and strikes, but was not tested long term. (2) There is a repaired chip on the upper right side about 1.5 inches long. The case is otherwise complete and in good condition. The gold color within the incised design is faded. Dial and hands are excellent. Escapement has pallet jewels. Bezel with a dark patina. Front and rear glasses are good. Signed movement ticks and strikes. Dimensions are for the wall clock
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$140
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 14.5in x 14.5in x 5.25in
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