French Rare and Unusual Large Gilt Bronze Skeleton Clock, Circa 1840, 4 1/2″ enamel dial, 30-day, heavy brass double fusee movement, very unusual large skeleton clock, in English style, large gilt bronze case, columns that support the movement have engraved decorative elements, a very similar clock with the signature of C. Detouche a Paris, who was a well-known instructional clock maker in France, is pictured in the book “Skeleton Clocks” by F.B. Royer-Collard, pages 85-86, excellent condition overall, beat plate indicator replacement, dome and base probably not original to this clock. Height 21″ (including dome).
French “CIE” Trademark Large French Swing Arm Clock, Circa 1915, 6″ ball type dial, with applied bronze numerals, 8-day, brass spring driven movement, statue base has plaque stating “Brise D’Automne par Aug Moreau (Med. D’Or)”, base of statue is also signed Aug. Moreau, a wonderful large swing arm clock that has been professionally restored to its original splendor, sometimes referred to as “Flower Girl”, excellent restored condition, with repair to woman’s left arm,. Height 40″, Width 10″, Depth 12″.
French Champleve Crystal Regulator Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$300 – $400[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Mark of Time[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$150[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]1:00 PM – Feb 18, 2004[/restrict]
French Champleve Crystal Regulator, Circa 1920, 3 1/2″ hand painted enamel dial with blue markers and floral wreath and rhinestone bezel, 8-day, round brass movement, French four glass crystal regulator, a very pretty clock — even with its hurts it’s still attractive, overall good condition with minor damage to champleve near corners, two small hairlines on dial near 6. Height 10 1/2″.
Large Waterbury “54” Regulator Wall Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,100 – $2,400[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Mark of Time[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,050[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]1:00 PM – Feb 18, 2004[/restrict]
American Waterbury Clock Co. “54” Regulator Wall Clock, Circa 1890, 12″ original painted dial, 8-day, brass weight driven movement, large unusual oak wall clock in need of a few corrections to match its original splendor, it is still attractive, certainly a purist would want to bring it back … (any takers?), excellent restored condition with replaced wood on top cornice and base lacking crest, finials, and correct bracket base. Height 49″.
French S Marti, Paris Crystal Regulator Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$150 – $250[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Mark of Time[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$75[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]1:00 PM – Feb 18, 2004[/restrict]
French S Marti, Paris Crystal Regulator Clock with Open Escapement, Circa 1890, 3 1/2″ open escapement enamel dial, 8-day, brass spring driven movement, typical French crystal regulator with open escapement, very well made, would do well with cleaning and restoration, case needs cleaning & dial has chips and hairlines near 6 and 7 o’clock. Height 12″.