DESCRIPTION:
An early 20th century transparent mystery clock and bank trade stimulator, the chatelaine hung octagonal brass dial with etched, bronze filled arabic numerals and chapter ring, and also "Time To Start An Account", counter weighted, gold painted wooden hands, the minute hand tail containing an 8 day Hebdomas movement, and with glass sign hung below 6:00 with an invitation to the public to inquire "What makes it go?"
CONDITION:
dial and sign very good, front surface with a few small etched spots near 10:00, minor discoloration to bronze powder infill, chain and other hardware with tarnish, hands dirty, one brass strap hanger for sign missing, running, hands advancing, would benefit from service
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1930
DIMENSIONS: 24in x 24in x
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