DESCRIPTION:
Lucien, Paris, an early striking carriage clock with unusual case and helical balance spring, the gilt, five glass case with molded base similar to the Gorge or Cannelee type, resting on four winged mermaid form feet, the upper section with foliate ornamented one piece frame and handle typical of Lucien's work, roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel trefoil hands, 8 day two train movement with Jules style lever platform, the balance with helical spring, striking the hours and half hour in passing on a small bell, dial and movement signed
CONDITION:
feet with scattered spotting, discoloration, upper portion of case with worn gilding, glasses good, door with minor staining, dial with chip at lower right, partially hidden, minute hand with poor quality repair, movement with minor fingerprint stains, running, striking correctly, low balance amplitude, needs service, balance spring not centered
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
CIRCA: 1840
DIMENSIONS: 7.75in x 5in x 4.5in
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