AUCTION : 1017

Lot#: 85

DESCRIPTION: France, a small, lighthouse form novelty timepiece, the gilt and silvered, simulated ashlar case containing the 8 day movement, with balance composed of two crossed discs joined by eight vertical glass rods, and oscillating in the cylindrical turret, Roman numeral white enamel dial with gilt spade and whip hands
CONDITION: losses to gilding, silvering with some wear, turret railing with minor bends, dial with hairlines, and losses to enamel at center, minute hand a bit short, escape wheel cock shimmed, ticks briefly, needs service
ESTIMATE: $1300 - $1600
PRICE SOLD: $2300

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