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Jul 2021 - #4
Antique American Clocks
French shelf clock, ca. 1870.
A 24-inch beautifully carved walnut case in
a French style with the original finish.
The wooden dial is hand-painted, shows some wear and has been touched up.
clock has been exposed to moisture and many iron parts show considerable rust; the hands originally had a gold finish and have been
The two winding holes in the dial have metal slide covers.
The pendule de Paris 8-day, time-and-strike movement
is signed "Vincenti & Cie"; I could not test it because the suspension spring is broken.
Suspension springs are available
for a modest cost.
The pendulum and a French key are with the clock.
A beautiful case and an attractive
dial; note that two small carvings are missing from the front lower left, and the rear finials appear to be missing their top halves.
$500-$1200.
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