H.J. Davies Crystal Palace Mantle Clock

H.J. Davies Crystal Palace Mantle Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$300 – $500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$425[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 21, 2016[/restrict]

H.J. Davies Crystal Palace Mantle Clock. Original 5 in. paper dial with fancy filigree decorated gilt brass bezel; brass 8 day spring driven movement signed “Waterbury Clock Co.”, has an half hour countwheel strike on a bell and brass gridiron 2 faux mercurial jar pendulum. Case has a walnut back panel with mirror, signed “Davies Sole Manf, The Crystal Palace Clocks, Patented Jan’y 26, 1875”, has spelter standing figures of a fisherman with oar and woman with spear; original finish, figures have original paint, original mirror, in excellent condition. Missing original dome, clock is displayed under a period glass dome with ebonized wood base measuring 20.5 in. high x 19.5 in. wide x 10.5 in. deep. Clock is running and striking, measures 16.5 in. high x 15 in. wide x 7 in. deep. Weight: 19.5 lbs.