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SWISS OR FRENCH CARTEL CLOCK browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Instruments and Implements:Timepieces:Clocks: Pre 1800: item # 714226 Please refer to our stock # 7544 when inquiring.
Gordon S. Converse and Co. 57 West Lancaster Ave Malvern, PA 19355 610.722.9004 Guest Book $4,800.00 |
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| A collector's clock, this carved gilt wood cartel wall clock is probably 18th century. The subject matter of the carving, showing two maidens or mermaids encircling the round white dial along with the strongly Baroque styling of the case. The clock has a silk suspended pendulum connected to a crown wheel escapement clockworks that may be of long running duration. The strike arrangement has two hammers for quarter hour sounding on two bells, although at this writing the bells and the bell stand are missing. In overall good condition, with an old gilt surface showing some red clay base wear and a few gesso white areas due to wood shrinkage. RL* | |||||
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