DESCRIPTION:
French crystal regulator mantel clock 8 day time and strike movement with ship's wheel as detached balance and Roman numeral porcelain dial, c1890
CONDITION:
The brass case has been polished and the 3.5" dial is in excellent condition with no hairlines. The ships wheel has 2 pivots that rest on a saddle enabling the balance to roll; an extra long "lever" engages a pin on the ships wheel, transmitting the movement for locking and unlocking the anchor escapement. Mov't is clean and running; bears no makers name, just serial #13554. Ht 9"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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