French Mahogany Pinwheel Table Regulator. 5 in. porcelain dial signed ÂLs. Mallet, a Paris (Louis), has black Roman hour numerals, open moon hands, sweep seconds hand and hinged brass door bezel with convex glass; large round brass 8 day spring driven movement, pinwheel escapement has silvered levers, half hour count wheel strike on a coiled gong, beat adjustment at the bottom of the crutch and a large high quality brass gridiron pendulum hanging from a knife edge suspension. In a beautiful mahogany case with arched top with 7 gilt brass stars mounted on the front, turned front posts with gilt brass capitols and pilaster rear posts, gilt brass swan & filigree mount on the front of the base. In very good condition, running and original finish, has small chips around the winding holes. 18 in. high x 10.25 in. wide x 5.25 in. deep.
Maison Marnyhac Table Regulator. 5.5 in. porcelain dial with black Roman hour numerals, Arabic 5 minute numbers outside, gilt arrow hands, dial signed ÂMaison Marnyhac, 26 Avenue de LÂOpera, Paris and has a brass door bezel with convex glass; round brass 8 day spring driven movement with pin pallet escapement, half hour strike on a bell and brass pendulum bob with steel rod, Arrow hour & minute hands, movement and pendulum signed Marnyhac, numbered 4031 and in good running condition. In a heavy gilt bronze case with beveled glass front and side panels and rear door panel. 17.75 in. high x 12 in. wide x 8 in. deep.
English Mahogany Table Regulator
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,750[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Jun 02, 2012[/restrict]
English Mahogany Table Regulator. 6 in. Porcelain dial has black Roman hour numerals and Arabic 5 minute markers, blued open moon hands and brass bezel, dial signed Chauveau, Paris. Has a quality round brass spring driven movement with recoil escapement, count wheel strike mechanism, silvered bell and quality heavy brass gridiron compensating pendulum. In a fancy mahogany case with inlays and glass on 4 sides; original finish and good condition, few minor moldings missing. 23 in. high
L Marti Crystal Regulator
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$400 – $600[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$275[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 08, 2016[/restrict]
A turn of the century French Crystal Regulator by L. Marti. 8-day time and strike movement with porcelain dial and live Mercury pendulum. Fancy Brass case with urn form finial and Crystal side columns. Minor wear. Running when cataloged. 14 1/2″ high.
Condition
Minor wear. Running when cataloged.