French Dore & Bronze Silk String Clock: time and bell striking movement, unmarked. The silver dial with floral bezel is 3″ wide. The case has a lady and birds on it. The arrow quiver is held by string; the arrow she holds is broken.
(Both springs are wound tight. No pendulum or bell. A hole to the right of the birds on top, may have had another figure on it at some time.)
17 3/4″ x 11″
*** Please note, this item is F.O.B. Marshalltown, IA, you must make shipping arrangements.
Guyerdet Aine French Dore Clock w/Silk String: the time and bell striking movement is signed Guyerdet Aine Paris, 3789. The 3 3/8″ silver dial has darkened, that makes the wording non legible. The case is topped with a queen like lady seated on a Voltaire style seat with pillows, tassels and swans. The lower case has floral and scroll designs.
(Darkened dial; not working, the time spring is wound tight; there are no hands, pendulum or front cover; the silk string is broken.)
15 3/4″ x 12 3/4″
French Silk String Marble w/ Figure Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500 – $1,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$425[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 01, 2010[/restrict]
French Silk String Marble w/ Figure Clock: 8 day time with half hour bell striking movement; unmarked. It has a 4″ silvered dial with some scuff marks. The tan marble case has bronze trim with seated figure of a Roman style person with pen in one hand and something missing from the other. The clock is running and striking
(The time and strike is reversed; the marble has a bit of minor damage & repair. the seated figure on top is missing a scroll or other material to write on from his left hand; case’s rear foot missing.)
21 1/4″ x 9 1/4″
French Dore & Bronze Silk String Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$850[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 01, 2010[/restrict]
French Dore & Bronze Silk String Clock: the time and bell striking movement is numbered 222. The 4 1/2″ dial has rays, stars, floral and Fleur di Lis shapes. Below that are cloud designs with winged heads blowing air. A classical scene with lady is on the lower front of the case.
(There is no pendulum, but the clock is fast ticking and striking. It winds ok and more than likely is in good working order. No repair or restoration found.)
16″ x 6 1/2″
French Dore Figural Clock w/Silk String
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$800[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 01, 2010[/restrict]
French Dore Figural Clock w/Silk String: the time and half hour, 8 day movement is unmarked. The 4 1/2″ porcelain dial is marked Dumont A Paris? Part of the first name is missing. The lower front has an urn with swans and a griffin on both sides. The lady figure on top has a bird on one leg and is petting a dog’s head.
(The dial is fractured; the strike does not activate. The pendulum works, but is not the proper one.)
15 1/2″ x 12″ and running at this time