DESCRIPTION:
C. Grivolas and Cie, Paris, France, "Pendule 400 Jours" hanging 400-day clock, year running, time only, spring driven movement with torsion pendulum in carved walnut rococo style case with beveled glasses on the front and sides, arabic numeral white enamel dial with retailer "Au Roy D'Yvetot / Rouen", and gilt hands
CONDITION:
this clock is in excellent condition. Dial and glasses are all very good. There is one split in the wood above the glass on the door. Some type of latch mechanism is absent, but not really needed. Both the rear movement plate and the dial are marked with "Pendule 400 Jours" and the "CG" trademark. This movement is serial "No.B.12-3615-0". Suspension is complete. Pivoted top block on suspension. The weights for adjusting the rate of the clock are sealed within the pendulum; one must use the small brass key included in the lot to turn screw on the side of the pendulum disc. For reference, see Terwilliger's 400-Day clock guide, plate 1471A and number 65 among the examples of outstanding clocks. A rare and attractive clock.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$2800
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 18.5in x 10in x 6in
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