Bidspirit auction | A FRENCH GILT BRONZE CLOCK


A FRENCH GILT BRONZE CLOCK SET WITH RHINESTONES, LATE 19 C. - A FRENCH GILT-BRONZE FOUR-GLASS CLOCK SET WITH RHINESTONES, RETAILED BY J.E. CALDWELL & CO., PHILADELPHIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY. The rectangular case with beveled glass panels and gilt-bronze mounts, the borders and dial bezel set with faceted rhinestones, enclosing a gilt dial finely engraved with foliate scrolls and Arabic numerals, the pendulum centered with a rhinestone. The movement stamped Made in France and numbered 729 58, further inscribed J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia. The original key is present. The movement has not been tested. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 12 1/8 in., (30.7 cm.) Condition: Some wear and oxidation to gilt surfaces; light discoloration to dial; minor clouding to rhinestones; movement untested, but appears intact. Overall, very good presentation.