French Crystal Regulator


French Crystal Regulator

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$400 – $600[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$250[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Mar 20[/restrict]

A turn of the century French Crystal Regulator by Japy Freres, Paris, retailed by "Shreve, Crump & Low Co., Boston". 8-day time and strike movement with convex porcelain dial, Roman numerals and painted floral garlands, fancy Brass hands, cast bezel and 2-vial Mercury pendulum. Empire style Brass case with molded pediment beveled glass door and panels flanked by cast columns with foliate detail, molded base and feet. Some case wear, slight wear to dial, running momentarily when cataloged. 12" high overall. ESTIMATE $400-600