French Brass & Tortoise Shell Clock

French Brass & Tortoise Shell Clock

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

French Brass & Tortoise Shell Clock. Fine case with gilt brass moldings, trimmings and finials over red tortoise shell; has a gilt brass dial with inset enamel plaques with Roman hour numerals and black hands. French brass spring driven movement signed Vincenti & Co. 1855; strikes a coiled gong on the half hour. In very good condition, no losses to the case and movement, in working condition. 21 in. high x 11 in wide x 5.5 in. deep.