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Grivolas 400-Day Hanging Torsion Pendulum Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$2,500 – $3,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$2,600[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Apr 01, 2023[/restrict]

Grivolas 400-Day Hanging Torsion Pendulum Clock
circa 1910
carved walnut Rococo style case with beveled glass on the front and sides, 400-day brass spring-driven movement with torsion pendulum, dial signed "Grivolas" along with the retailer "Au Roy D'Yvetot / Rouen," movement signed "Grivolas"
18 1/2 x 10 x 6 inches

Note: View Charles Terwilliger's 400-Day clock guide, plate 1471A and number 65, among the examples of outstanding clocks.

A Grivolas model 305 torsion pendulum clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,800 – $2,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Schmitt Horan & Co[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$2,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Nov 20, 2021, 2021[/restrict]

Claude Grivolas, Paris, a model 305 torsion pendulum clock, the four glass case on a verde antico base with gilt mount featuring two putti and a chariot drawn by lions and flanked by Grecian braziers, the corners with colorless cut glass columns with gilt foliate capitals, and the top of shaped verde antico with conforming Grecian ornament, signed roman and arabic numeral white enamel dial with blued steel Breguet style hands, year going timepiece movement with dead beat escapement, serial # A10 – 2266 – 8, and lacquered disc pendulum, serial #2266

Claude Grivolas 400-Day Torsion Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $1,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Oct 30, 2021[/restrict]

An early 20th century Claude Grivolas 400-day clock. 400-day time only movement with a convex porcelain dial and Arabic numerals, painted drape detail marked "Pendule 400 Jours, CG, Utilia" with Gilded engine turned bezel and torsion pendulum. Brass case with Gilded detail having a flat molded top over a beveled glass door flanked by reeded Corinthian columns and beveled side and rear glasses on a molded base with scrolled skirt. Fully marked on rear plate and base of pendulum with matching "2338" serial #'s. Very good condition with slight wear, married Grivolas dial, running when cataloged. 11 1/4" high. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500

Gustav Becker Crystal Regulator Torsion Pendulum

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$200 – $400[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$375[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Feb 18, 2006[/restrict]

Gustav Becker crystal regulator with torsion pendulum

(Nice original patina with just a little rub & wear; minor separation beginning at top; beveled glass; running at time of listing, but not guaranteed to continue)

11 1/2″ T.

Crane torsion pendulum clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Converse Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$3,500[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]11:15 AM – Dec 29, 2009[/restrict]

A rare mid 19th century torsion pendulum clock by Aaron D. Crane (American, 1804-1860), who invented the “Crane’s Patented Year Clock” and use of the torsion pendulum for that clock. These Patents were issued while Crane was living in Caldwell, New Jersey in 1829 and 1841.

Lighthouse Torsion Pendulum Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$7,000 – $9,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$8,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Jun 02, 2012[/restrict]

Guilmet Lighthouse Torsion Pendulum Clock. The two tone pyramidal bronze case depicts a lighthouse built from bricks on a black marble base. The clock has a torsion pendulum with helical spring spinning behind beveled glass panels in the center of the dome, resembling light. Square plate movement has a Brocot escapement and coiled gong strike, signed GLT Paris and numbered 1094. In good condition, 23 in. high

Guilmet Lighthouse Torsion Pendulum Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$7,000 – $9,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$8,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Nov 17, 2012[/restrict]