French Lighthouse Illuminated Annular Clock

French Lighthouse Illuminated Annular Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,500 – $3,500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,250[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 23, 2013[/restrict]

French Lighthouse Illuminated Annular Clock. 2.75 in. dia. cylindrical milk glass dial is 3 in. high, hand painted with a band of black Roman hour numerals and reed & red striped borders above and below; the glass dial has an open center with seat for a candle under the pierced brass cupola top. Has a small round brass spring driven one day movement with arrow indicator mounted on the front of the case, the pendulum bob swinging behind it and stem wind in the rear. In a cast metal case in the form of a lighthouse tower with naval shield and anchor under star designs on the front over windows and doors with cold painted gilt highlights. In very good condition with no breaks, chips, cracks, repairs or inpainting to the glass, the movement runs and the case has a nice dark original finish. 17 in. high