AUCTION : 0519

Lot#: 146

DESCRIPTION: Ateliers de Specialites Electriques et Mecaniques, Paris, a "Rebesi" electromagnetic pendulum clock, the clock movement and arabic numeral metal dial mounted to a brass column supported by a polished mahogany base containing the batteries, which energize the electromagnet through a toggle contact mounted to the front of the pendulum, with correct and possibly original glass dome, serial #909
CONDITION: base with minor scratches, all brass components polished and lacquered, hour hand collet corroded, dial restored, toggle replaced, magnet energized when in contact with toggle, but does not continue running, a new toggle of correct form may cure the problem, dome good
ESTIMATE: $500 - $700
PRICE SOLD: $600

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