French Brass & Ceramic Crystal Regulator

French Brass & Ceramic Crystal Regulator

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Apr 27, 2013[/restrict]

French Brass & Ceramic Crystal Regulator. The gilt brass case has fancy engraved borders and floral panels, beveled glass on the front and rear door; painted ceramic front and side panels with French figures on a scenic panel and pale blue background, gilt borders and jeweled ruby enamel beaded embellishments. 3 in. dial has white panels with painted black Roman hour numerals and gilt spade hands; typical round French brass spring driven movement, unsigned, half hour strike on a bell (bell is missing). In good condition with no breaks or losses to the glasses, the gilt surface is overall very clean and the panels are in good condition with no breaks or repairs, missing 7 of the beaded enamel embellishments on the front panel. 9 in. high x 5.5 in. wide x 4.5 in. deep.