AUCTION : 0519

Lot#: 516

DESCRIPTION: Clocks- 2 (Two) electromechanical wall clocks: (1) Bulle Clock Co., France, wall clock, battery powered movement with electromagnetic pendulum in a mahogany case with cast bronze trim to the door and crest, arabic numeral painted metal dial, and blued steel hands; (2) ATO Etablissements SA, Leon Hatot, France for retailer A. Guerry, Polliat, France, wall clock, time and strike, battery powered movement with iron core pendulum swinging through electromagnets on either side in an oak case with gilt metal dial with arabic numerals and black steel hands.
CONDITION: (1) Except for a modern battery holder, the Bulle is overall excellent and original. The finish is original with some very small scrapes and scratches. The signed dial is unblemished. This is one of over 100 case designs from this prolific French maker; (2) In very good condition. The ATO has a gilt dial, and signed by the retailer. The oak case has been refinished to a medium brown. Batteries are serviced through a hinged door at rear of case. Dimensions are for the Bulle (1) Sold "as is".
ESTIMATE: $600 - $800
PRICE SOLD: $825
CIRCA: 1920
DIMENSIONS: 25in x 10in x 6in

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