DESCRIPTION:
Japy Frères, Paris, France, for Spaulding & Co., Chicago, Illinois, crystal regulator, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven brass pendule de Paris movement in brass case with curved and bent beveled glasses, applied brass floral trimmings, roman numeral polychrome enamel dial, gilt floral hands, and compensating two-vial pendulum.
CONDITION:
the brass case has a dark patina. The enamel dial is excellent, though the floral has faded considerably. Uncommon hands are in good condition. All of the beveled glasses are good. The signed Japy movement is also stamped "MADE IN FRANCE" and "SPAULDING & CO. / CHICAGO & PARIS". The movement strikes on a gong. A very uncommon case style.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1915
DIMENSIONS: 12.5in x 7in x 4.5in
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