DESCRIPTION:
France, a good third quarter 19th century marble and gilt bronze lyre clock with skeletonized dial and brilliant ring pendulum, the dial signed "Breant a Paris", the molded oval base with attenuated toupee feet, recessed panel with gilt, foliate ornament, and festoon with tassels, supporting the cast lyre frame with acanthus leaf and beaded trim, hanging fruit and floral garland, and surmounted by a female mask superimposed on a sunburst ornament, roman numeral white enamel dial with concentric date ring and open center, finely pierced and engraved gilt lyre form hands with blued steel date indicator and skeletonized date wheel, the dial surrounded by the ring form pendulum mounted with brilliants, 8 day, time and strike pendule de Paris movement with Brocot escapement, striking the hour and half hour
CONDITION:
case dirty, with polish residue and verdigris, cast ornaments retain much of their original gilding, dial with hairlines at 12: 30 and 5: 30, hands good, movement ticks and strikes, bell replaced, pendulum ring with minor bends
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
CIRCA: 1865
DIMENSIONS: 21.5in x 9in x 5in
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Probably Brocot & Delettrez, Paris, for Edward Biven, Paris, a large four glass mantel regulator with Brocot perpetual calendar, the case with black slate molded top and base with rounded corners, and polished, gilt frames with thick beveled glasses, ornately engraved gilt dial mask, two piece roman numeral white enamel dial with visible Brocot escapement, blued steel Breguet style hands, and blued central seconds indicator, calendar also with two part white enamel dial and blued hands, the center with starry sky and clouds, and aperture displaying the phases of the moon, large two train pendule de Paris movement striking a single blow at the half hour and counting the hours on a bell, polished perpetual calendar movement, and two vial, half seconds beating mercury pendulum
CONDITION:
slate with minor marks and scratches, top with crack and minor loss at upper right, where it meets the brass, frames with spotting, left side glass with chip, upper right, mask very good, dial with hairline at 12:00, hands with specks of oxide, seconds hand short, calendar dial very good, hands with specks of oxide, day and date hands missing tails, movements clean, ticking and striking, striking jams when advancing calendar (lever binds against hand setting arbor), bell and nut present, bell stand missing, regulator arbor and wheel missing, calendar functional, but not synchronized, pendulum good, turned ornament at center above frame replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 18.25in x 10.5in x 7.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
French mystery clock, "La Balancelle" double dialed shop window regulator, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in a steel and brass grid iron pendulum form case with two white enamel dials, one with sweep seconds and the other without, and signed "MOREL A MORBIER
CONDITION:
steel pendulum components with minor pitting, dials and hands replaced, seconds hand broken, movement ticking, ceiling mounting bracket replaced
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 49in x 15in x 2.75in
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France, an early 19th century gilt bronze portico clock, the base with acanthus ornamented ogee molding below an applied, symmetrical foliate mount, the four columns with laurel wreath bases and egg and dart capitals, and supporting an entablature with foliate mount similar to that on the base, with dentil and egg and dart ornament below the ogee molded cornice, roman numeral, gilt, engine turned dial, steel Breguet style hands, large, two train pendule de Paris movement with recoil escapement, adjustable crutch, and striking on a bell, the inside of the back plate with stamped initials "L.G.", and bimetallic gridiron pendulum
CONDITION:
case with minor spotting and staining, top of base with scratches, feet are incorrect replacements, case top with losses to gilding, dial numerals and chapter ring restored, hands lacking blue, movement dirty, ticks and strikes, significant wear to pallets and escape wheel, movement enclosure added, pendulum with minor oxide
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 21.5in x 12in x 6.25in
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Bruneau Elve. de Motel, Paris, France, crystal regulator, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement with visible Brocot escapement and two vial compensating pendulum in a glazed cast brass case on a white marble base with applied cast ornaments surmounted by a bird and snake, two-piece white enamel dial with roman numerals, blued steel Breguet style
CONDITION:
the rear beveled glass is missing completely. Side glasses are chipped. Front glass is fair, but out of its frame. The case has been polished to removed oxidation and very little gilding remains. The two vial compensating pendulum is intact and sound. White marble base and decorative elements are intact. The three remaining glasses are not installed and have been wrapped separately. The larger round Paris movement bears only numbers and no maker's mark. Movement needs cleaning, but is of excellent quality. When untouched and with original gilding, models such as this can fetch $5000. Our estimate reflects condition.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 22in x 12in x 8in
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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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Raingo Frères, Paris, France, large mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendulum movement, on a red marble platform supporting a cast brass case with stepped, molded base, flowing leaf-forms on both sides holding a cylindrical central portion flanked by large lion masks, cast dial center with enamel cartouche roman numerals, and black steel hands.
CONDITION:
red marble base with some haziness and many small chips along the back edges. Brass case is dusty but good with an old patina. Glass is missing from heavy cast brass bezel. Some of the enamel numerals are loose. Original hands. Center cartouche reads "Raingo Fres. / PARIS". The movement is signed by Raingo Frères and has the S. Marti bronze medal award stamp. Pendulum, movement and case are all stamped with the number 653. It should be noted that this is a heavy clock if shipping is a consideration. The hour hand has broken in two, but the loose piece is included for repair. An impressive and substantial piece.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 19.5in x 7.25in
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France, Classical Revival figural clock, 8 day, time and strike, round spring driven movement with cylinder escapement on a variegated green marble base with cast feet and applied gilt ornament, the gilt figure of a winged putto in a chariot being pulled by two horses, roman numeral white enamel chapter with cast dial center, blued steel Breguet style hands
CONDITION:
marble base in good condition, figures with original gilding, dial center somewhat crude, chapter ring with a few hairlines, hands are good, one horse is loose on the base, unsigned movement ticks and strikes
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 13.5in x 17in x 5.25in
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Japy Frères & Cie., Paris, France, figural mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike pendule de Paris movement in a delicate Meissen style ceramic case with an abundance of polychrome leaves and flowers, the figure of a woman leaning over the top of the case reaching for the hand of a putto standing on on the left side, roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands
CONDITION:
case with delicate flowers is in overall very good condition, a few minor losses to leaf tips and flower petals, dial with hairline crack, beveled glass with fine scratches, signed Japy movement, interior of the case stamped with "Germany" and marked with a cobalt double-hash symbol.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: late 19th century
DIMENSIONS: 16in x 10in x 7.5in
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Müller & Kern, Breslau, Germany (current day Wroclaw, Poland) for Hamman & Koch, New York & Paris, chiming mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike with chime playing on eight nested bells, spring driven brass movement in a heavy black slate case with brass trim on a stepped and molded base with turned bun feet, polished black slate dial with incised roman numerals, gilt hands, all topped by a large cast gilt eagle with outstretched wings.
CONDITION:
the black slate case is in excellent condition. The brass trim along the top edge has been glued back on and some of the glue is visible at the seam. The polished dial is very good, as are the incised gold numerals. Original hands and beveled glass. The large rectangular movement is signed by the maker and the retailer. A third stamp reads "Chevillier Fnt / A Paris". The chime plays an unknown tune on 8 bells and strikes on a cathedral gong. The inside of the case has been lined with red velvet panels in recent times. The eagle finial is a separate piece so may or may not have started life with the clock. It does look appropriate, and is in very good condition.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 26in x 12.75in x 7.5in
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Crosnier, Paris, France, ceramic mantel clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in a figural white bisque case signed "Mongenet" depicting a woman, two birds, and a putto amid delicate flowers and swirling scrolls, all resting on a molded base with applied cast metal ornaments, arabic numeral white enamel dial, and gilt Louis XV style hands.
CONDITION:
ceramic case is in good condition. Ultraviolet light reveals that many of the flowers have been glued back on whole. The birds and figures are quite undamaged. Enamel dial is excellent. The clock has no rear door, as it was originally under a glass dome. The age of the clock suggests that the movement originally had a silk thread suspension. The current Brocot suspension is a different color of brass compared to the back plate. This theory is further supported by a clearance notch inside the case above the suspension. The Brocot suspension does not require this space, but an earlier silk thread suspension may have. The back of the ceramic base bears the name "Mongenet". One source lists this name as belonging to a skilled ceramic flower maker in Sèveres around 1753. The clock base is also incised with a "Double-L" with an "B" inside which looks very much like a Sèvres mark. Crosnier is a name associated with several horologists who Tardy lists as working in Paris from the 1760s to 1790s.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$325
DIMENSIONS: 12in x 10in x 5in
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Isidore-Arnoult Grenot, Paris, France, figural mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven round movement with silk thread suspension in a gilt bronze case on turned feet, the base with frieze depicting Cupid under a garland, standing above is a gilt figure of the butterfly-winged goddess Psyche handling a quiver of arrows, roman numeral white enamel dial, and blued steel Breguet hands.
CONDITION:
detailed castings depict the mythological figures, birds, plants, and butterflies. Much of the gilding remains. The statue of Psyche has suffered broken wings in the past. The original wing pieces were reattached using what remained of the wings on the figure. It is a solid repair, only visible from the back, and could be improved upon by a skilled craftsman. A hole in the end of the quiver of arrows may have once held something or it may be an artifact associated with the casting process. There is adhesive residue on the back side of the case. Signed enamel dial reads "Isidore / Grenot". There are a few fine hairlines and a small chip at the right winding arbor hole. The unsigned movement is stamped "7588". There is no rear door because this clock once lived under a glass dome. The goddess Psyche is connected with Cupid in mythology and is often represented with butterfly wings. Isidore Grenot is listed in Tardy's dictionary of French clockmakers as an apprentice in Paris around 1765. This clock is from much later in his career. Grenot is the maker attributed to several figural clocks depicting George Washington, including a fine example at the Winterthur museum.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1815
DIMENSIONS: 16.5in x 10in x 4.5in
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France, unusual table clock, 30 hour, time and animated fountain, Swiss verge movement in a patinated bronze Gothic style case, the base containing a cut glass reservoir, the front corners with gryphon feet, case front with niche, trimmed with cast foliate ornament and grotesque mask, a twisted glass rod which rotates under power of a concealed movement simulates water pouring from the mouth of the mask, frosted glass dial with painted roman numerals.
CONDITION:
the case is somewhat dirty but retains much of the original surface. The base of niche has some rust in the deep sections. The foliate ornament in front is loose.The glass rod was broken and repaired a bit off-center. The pivot hole for the pinion driving the glass rod is badly worn, keeping it from engaging with the driving wheel consistently. The glass reservoir has a few flakes. The dial has some touch-ups and base has been glued into bezel. The minute hand is a replacement. Both movements are running. The fountain movement needs service. Probably once lived under a glass dome to keep dust off the larger of the two movements.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$750
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 16in x 7.5in x 4.5in
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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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Jean Baptiste Delettrez, Paris, a large, black slate mantel regulator, the case with simple molded base, deeply molded sides, flattened, projecting mid molding, and simple, molded supports for the reeded drumhead case, much of the front with flat, polished surfaces having gilt, incised line and foliate ornament, the glazed pendulum aperture with gilt frame, and top with brass bezel and thick beveled glass, roman numeral white enamel two piece dial, with blued steel Breguet style hands, and exposed Brocot escapement, the center marked "Paris 1866", 8 day time and strike pendule de Paris movement striking on a bell, and bimetallic Ellicott varaiant pendulum with white enamel center, the back stamped "J.B.D." within an oval
CONDITION:
clock case very dirty, and with minor chips, dial with minor hairlines and small chip at 1:00, one winding hole escutcheon missing, hands with specks of oxide, hand washer with rust, movement dirty and with thickened oil, ticks and strikes, would benefit from service, pendulum good
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$750
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1865
DIMENSIONS: 18.5in x 14.5in x 7.25in
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Lenzkirch AG, Lenzkirch, Germany, figural mantel clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven brass movement in a ceramic case with white glaze with paw feet and gadrooned top, blue and gold glazed accents throughout, the base supporting the figure of a seated woman reading a large book, roman numeral dial integrated into the casting, fancy pierced brass hands.
CONDITION:
case in excellent overall condition, back door absent, hands good, case stamped "WEIMAR" on the bottom, with Lenzkirch trademark and serial number 2,011,807. Movement needs cleaning.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1923
DIMENSIONS: 12in x 14in x 6in
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Paris, France, portico clock, 8 day, time and strike, large round spring driven movement with pinwheel escapement in a four column case, the stepped molded base and cornice with figured walnut veneers and brass inlay, gilt metal columns, cast gilt bezel surrounding a roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, and gridiron pendulum with polished brass bob
CONDITION:
base with cracked veneer, brass surfaces scrubbed aggressively, dial signature absent except for "à Paris", enamel dial with repairs, steel spring suspension likely a conversion from a knife-edge, maker stamps inside of bell, bell with soldered crack on the underside
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1855
DIMENSIONS: 22.5in x 11.5in x 6.5in
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