DESCRIPTION:
C. Grivolas and Cie, Paris, France, "Pendule 400 Jours" 400-day clock, year running, time only, spring driven movement with torsion pendulum in brass and glass crystal regulator case, arabic numeral white enamel dial, gilt hands.
CONDITION:
this clock is in outstanding condition. Case, dial, and beveled glasses are all very good. Both the rear plate and the dial are marked "Pendule 400 Jours" with the "CG" trademark on both as well. This movement with serial "No.A.8.-525-2". Note the weights for adjusting the rate of the clock are sealed within the disc pendulum. One must use a small clock key to turn screw on the side of the pendulum disc. For reference, see Terwilliger's 400-Day clock guide, plate 1471A. He notes that this was the only complete 400-day clock made in France.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$900
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 11in x 6.5in x 5.25in
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