DESCRIPTION:
France, an unusual aesthetic movement black slate and polychrome enamel chiming mantel clock, the rectilinear case with lancet arch corners, turned brass feet and domed back, the horizontal base panel with scene depicting a medieval fortress, above a reeded base and flanked by gilt, incised, stylized naturalistic ornament, the tops of the corners also with matching decoration, the domed case back with inset, half round enamel panel with three figures in a landscape, possibly representing the Three Musketeers, with flanking, engraved balustrade and incised, gilt butterflies, case back with pierced brass door, gilt arabic numeral slate dial, the enamel center with polychrome family crest, gilt spade hands, the large two train brass movement chiming Westminster or Whittington quarters on eight bells and striking the hours on a large gong, the chime train with fusee, the time and strike trains powered by a single barrel, with chime selector above 6:00
CONDITION:
case with scratches and minor chips, large chip at bottom of right side, lower left, domed back with repaired break, enamel panels good, dial very good, hands with minor tarnish, brass door missing textile lining, movement complete, very dirty, ticks, chimes and strikes, sluggish, needs service
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 17.75in x 10in x 7in
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