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c. 1890 French Gilt-Bronze World Time Clock.
| Inv. #: |
F218 |
| Maker: |
G. Thomas – Globe |
| Case: |
The decorative gilt-bronze cylindrical case has a clock, barometer and four decorative silvered volutes. Below is a red variegated marble base with a banner shaped mount engraved 'Pendule Meridienne'. Mounted above is the globe that is held in place by a decorative finial and has a multi-piece horizon ring supported by four decorative arms. |
| Dial: |
The concave clock dial has a silvered chapter ring, black Roman numerals, a gilt-bronze center and steel hands. The barometer dial has a silvered chapter ring dial with the indications in French, a gilt-bronze center and gilt and steel indicator hands. Both dials have rounded bezels with beveled glasses.
The horizon ring serves as a 24-hour dial for the globe and has two sets of cartouche numbers. One set are white porcelain with black Roman numerals and represents the daytime while the other set represents the nighttime and are cobalt blue with gilt Roman numerals. |
| Globe: |
The six-inch globe is signed 'Globe, G. Thomas, Editeur, 44 Rue ND des Champs, Paris', is in French and shows warm and cold currents and other notable geographical elements. |
| Movement: |
The circular eight-day time only movement has a lever platform with the fast/slow out the dial and rotates the globe 360 degrees in 24-hours. |
| Notes: |
For a similar model see:
- 'Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks', Roberts, pg. 102, fig. 8-39.
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| Size: |
21 in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c. 1900 French Gilt-Bronze Grand-Sonnerie Carriage Clock.
| Inv. #: |
F217 |
| Maker: |
Unknown |
| Case: |
The decorative gilt-bronze Anglaise Riche style case has reeded Corinthian columns to the corners, rosettes, shaped moldings, decorative feet, a hinged handle above and beveled glasses to all five sides. |
| Dial: |
The finely lettered white porcelain dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, gold Arabic five minute marks, gold half hour marks and decorative center, steel hands and a decorative gilt engraved and electroformed mask. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time and strike movement is wound and set off the backplate, has all indications engraved in French, strikes and repeats grand-sonnerie with the repeat button out the top and a three position lever out the bottom, is stamped '11412' and retains the original gilt lever balance platform above. |
| Notes: |
'November 1907' is engraved on the bottom. |
| Size: |
6 in. (w/out handle) |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c. 1870 Rare French Automated Singing Bird Carriage Clock.
| Inv. #: |
F216 |
| Maker: |
Japy Freres – Movement
L. Lange – Case |
| Case: |
The gilt-bronze case has a glazed rococo style center section with heavily cast corners and a decorative interior that includes the animated bird perched on a small tree and framed by a mirrored back door. Below is a stepped base with exaggerated corners, gadrooned balls and bun feet while above is a traditionally styled carriage clock form with shaped moldings, a hinged handle and beveled glasses to five sides. The case is signed 'L. Lange' on the top of the lower section. |
| Dial: |
The finely lettered porcelain dials have Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numbers for the alarm, finely cut steel hands including a seconds bit and an elaborately engraved gilt-bronze mask. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time, strike and alarm movement is wound and set off the backplate, carries the Japy Freres stamp, has a repeat button out the top, small stamped hands to indicate the handset arbors, a silvered lever balance platform and rings on a bell.
The animation movement is housed in the base, is wound and activated out the side, has eight cams, plays a complex bird call and is completely independent of the clockwork. While it plays the beak opens and closes, the tail flutters and it rotates not only the body, but the entire head much like an early fusee example. |
| Notes: |
For additional examples of animated bird carriage clocks see:
- 'Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks', Roberts, Chapter 14, pg. 233
- 'A Century of Fine Carriage clocks', Fanelli, pg. 75.
- 'Flights of Fancy', Bailly, pg. 327.
- Bonhams, July 2014, Fine Clocks, Sale 21930, Lot 29.
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| Size: |
11.5 in. (w/out handle) |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1875 French Gilt-Bronze Gorge-Cased Grand-Sonnerie Multi-Dial Carriage Clock.
| Inv. #: |
F215 |
| Maker: |
Unsigned |
| Case: |
The large gilt-bronze gorge style case has crisp molded edges, beveled glasses to five sides and a hinged handle above. |
| Dial: |
The pink porcelain dial has decorative grey and light blue fields for the main and subsidiary dials that include the days, date and alarm, black Roman numerals on white shields for the hours, steel-cut hands and a moon aperture framed by a dark blue night sky and 29.5 day scale. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day twin barrel movement with alarm has grand-sonnerie striking with the repeat out the top and a three position lever out the bottom, is wound and set off the backplate, retains the original gilt lever platform, is stamped '2058' and strikes on a coiled gong. |
| Notes: |
This clock is pictured in 'Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks' by Derek Roberts, pg. 220. |
| Size: |
6.25 (w/out handle) |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1870 Large French Gilt-Bronze and Marble Mantle Clock.
| Inv. #: |
F214 |
| Maker: |
Paul Sormani |
| Case: |
The large well-cast gilt-bronze case is a testament to love. It depicts cupids frolicking amongst several symbols of love including the eternal torch, a flower garland and kissing doves. They are all supported on a paneled base that is adorned with flowing foliage, stands on six decorative feet and sits upon a variegated marble base. |
| Dial: |
The large white Porcelain dial has black Arabic numbers for the hours, red fifteen-minute marks, gold five minute dots, elaborately pierced and finished hands, the fast/slow out the front and is signed 'P Sormani, Paris'. |
| Movement: |
The large high quality eight-day time and strike movement has a Brocot escapement, is stamped '24670' and strikes on a bell. |
| Notes: |
Paul Sormani, 1817-1877, was born in Venice and established himself in Paris by the middle of 19th century. He specialized in creating furniture and works of art mainly in the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. He exhibited at many Expositions Universelles where he received numerous awards. After his death in 1877 his wife and son took over the business and later moved it to 134, Boulevard Haussmann. From this date onwards pieces are normally signed "Veuve Sormani & Fils". |
| Size: |
18in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1885 French Gilt-Bronze Figural Clock.
| Inv. #: |
F213 |
| Maker: |
Francois Linke |
| Case: |
The gilt-Bronze Louis XV style case features two Oriental figures, a man and a woman. Each sits upon an overstuffed tasseled pillow and has an outstretched arm reaching for a dove perched between them. The scrolling foliage is supported below by a rocaille base and above supports the clock. Surmounting the clock is a third smaller oriental figure seated holding a parasol and gazing at a flower. The base is stamped 'LINKE' along a polished edge. |
| Dial: |
The white porcelain dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks and pierced gilt-bronze hands. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time and strike movement has 'GML 572' and the Vincenti trademark stamped on the backplate, strikes on a bell and has a balance wheel escapement. |
| Notes: |
For a nearly identical clock see: Bonhams, Sale Number 20857, Lot 241.
Francois Linke was perhaps the most celebrated furniture maker of his time. Like the pieces of his contemporaries such as Beurdeley, Sormani and Dasson, Linke’s work included adaptations of important 18th century furniture. He was awarded many Exhibition gold medals and his works are keenly sought by collectors worldwide. |
| Size: |
23in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1885 French Gilt and Silvered-Bronze and Patinated Metal Torsion Mystery Clock.
| Inv. #: |
F212 |
| Maker: |
Mn-Hs-Je Systeme Fc-Mt-Brevete Paris – Clockmaker
Ernest Rancoulet (1870-1915) – Sculptor |
| Statue: |
The patinated metal male figure carries a hammer on his shoulder, stands upon a rockwork base and holds the clock with his outstretched arm. The base is signed 'Rancoulet' to the side, has a scroll inscribed with 'Dictum Patria' pierced by a giant sword, has another title scroll inscribed with 'Pax Labor Par Rancoulet' along the front and sits on a red variegated base. |
| Clock: |
The eight-day timepiece with a torsion suspension is housed in a decorative gilt-bronze engine-turned sphere with silvered engraved appliques, applied Roman numerals, gilt-bronze hands, a cover for the winding arbor and is engraved 'Mn-Hs-Je Systeme Fc-Mt-Brevete Paris'. Mounted to the silvered shaft above is an elaborate regulation system with two large balls that can be screwed out and in to adjust the fast/slow. The clock rotates side to side while running. |
| Notes: |
For more information on torsion clocks see:
'Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks' by Derek Roberts, pg. 131.
For this exact clock see:
Sotheby's New York, Meraux Collection, 1993, Lot 85.
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| Size: |
28 in |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1895 French Gilt-Bronze Sedan Carriage Clock with Painted Ivory Panels.
| Inv. #: |
F209 |
| Maker: |
R & Co., Paris – Clockmaker
Cotton – Artist |
| Case: |
The large cast Rococo style gilt-bronze sedan style case is elaborately decorated with scrolling foliage, both in relief and engraved, and numerous scenes featuring cupid. To the sides are the carrying handles and above sits a fleur-de-ly supported by four decorative rocaille. Instead of the usual glass sides it features wonderful miniature polychrome portraits on ivory panels each signed 'Cotton'. |
| Dial: |
The round porcelain dial has blue Arabic numbers for the hours, decorative steel-cut hands, a gilt-bronze mask and beveled glass. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time and strike movement is wound and set off the backplate, retains the original lever escapement, strikes on a coiled gong, has a repeat button out the top and is stamped 'R & Co. Made in Paris'. |
| Notes: |
Although sedan form carriage clocks are very rare in general, this example also has two wonderfully modeled and executed ivory portraits and a repeat mechanism making it a premier example of French carriage clock case design.
According to Allix, Richard and Co. was originally the London branch of Lemaitre & Bergmann originally founded in 1848. Known for exceptional quality they specialized in selling french style clocks in England and a variation of the business was still operating in 1974. |
| Size: |
11in. (total height) |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1845 French Engraved Gilt-Bronze Carriage Clock.
| Inv. #: |
F165 |
| Maker: |
Paul Garnier, 2494 |
| Dial: |
Dial: The white porcelain dial has gilt Roman numerals for the hours, gilt-bronze Tre-Foil hands and is signed 'Paul Garnier/Her Du Roi/Paris'. |
| Movement: |
Movement: The two-train eight-day movement is stamped on the frontplate, 'HL', is wound, set and adjusted off the backplate either directly or through the back door, has rack and snail striking on a bell, is stamped and numbered 'Paul Garnier/Her du Roi/Paris/2494' and most importantly has Garnier's chaff cutter escapement. |
| Notes: |
Both the case and movement are stamped 2494. Paul Garnier is commonly credited to have begun the carriage clock industry in France. His chaff cutter frictional-rest escapement provided a reliable alternative to some of the more common examples as it eliminated the contrate wheel, reduced lateral wear and was easily produced. He designed and made several series of case styles that are commonly referred to as Series I to IV. Although he adopted the rack form of striking early on, he still produced examples using countwheel striking throughout his career. The initials HL stand for Henri Lemaille who produced 'blanc roulants' for some of the best makers in Paris including Drocourt and LeRoy.
For additional information on Paul Garnier see:
- 'Carriage and Other Traveling Clocks', Roberts, pg. 41.
- 'Carriage Clocks', Charles Allix, pg. 54.
- 'The Bulletin', NAWCC, Dec. 2007, pg. 669.
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| Size: |
5in.(w/out handle) |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1880 French Marble Cosmographique Clock, No. 10.
| Inv. #: |
F207 |
| Makers: |
Mouret - Clockmaker
Delemarche - Globe maker
Victor Laneuville - Retailer |
| Case: |
The polished shaped Belgian marble pedestal case has simple volutes to the sides, engraved gilt decorations to the front panel and carries the complicated movement and globe above. |
| Dial: |
The white porcelain chapter ring dial has black Roman numerals for the hours and steel Breguet-style hands. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time only clock movement has circular plates, carries several stamped trademarks, has a pin pallet escapement, a steel suspension, is adjusted for fast/slow at the pendulum and is supported by and drives a larger mechanism centered above the base.
The robust globe mechanism is mounted in the center above a silvered engraved plaque with the retailers name, 'Vve Laneuville a Paris' and is also supported by three large leveling screws with turned brass heads and knurled edges. There are two knobs that are used to set the globe mechanism to the time. One rotates the globe so it is properly aligned with the sun indicator and the other rotates the entire carriage so it is properly set for the date on the reverse painted glass ring. There is also a smaller third knob that frees the globe mechanism from the escapement by shifting a pivot and releasing a wheel from the pinion thus allowing the entire mechanism to slowly advance until it is reengaged. |
| Globe: |
The large well-detailed eight inch globe shows warm and cold currents and other notable geographical elements, is inclined 23 degrees and 28 minutes, is framed by a gilt meridian ring supported by gilt-bronze brackets and is signed by the maker, 'Globe, Adopte, Par Le Conseil de L'Universite, Maison Delemarche, Rue Serpent 25, Paris'. |
| Notes: |
The clock shows the difference between mean time, the time shown on the clock, and solar time, the time as indicated by the passing of the sun. A comparison of the two would give the equation of time. It also shows the relationship of the earth to the sun through the calendar year as read against the glass disc and provides a clear delineation between night and day.
Mouret, after 22 years of development, first patented the mechanism in 1865. In the late 1870's his invention was given notice in several scientific publications including 'La Revue Chronometrique' of 1877 which included an illustration.
Stamped throughout the piece is the number '10'.
Victor Laneuville was listed at Rue Ste-Croix-la-Bretonniere, 1860-1870.
Maison Delamarche was established in Paris in the 18th century by Charles Francois Delamarche (1740-1817). The firm continued to make globes into the 20th century. |
| Size: |
24in. high |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1855 Gilt-Bronze Series IV Carriage Clock.
| Inv. #: |
F203 |
| Maker: |
Paul Garnier, 2280. |
| Retailer: |
Dent a Paris. |
| Case: |
The simple multi-piece gilt-bronze Series IV case has chamfered corner columns, a shaped, hinged handle, beveled glasses to four sides, a solid back door with shuttered apertures for winding and setting, is stamped '2280' along the bottom edge and has a wooden block in the base. |
| Dial: |
The white porcelain dial has bold, finely lettered Roman numerals for the hours, steel-cut tre-foil hands and is signed by the retailer, 'Dent a Paris'. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time and strike movement is wound and set off the back plate, has the repeat button through the viewing glass, a chaff-cutter escapement with a steel palet, strikes and repeats on a bell, is stamped '2280' and carries the retailers stamp, 'Dent a Paris'. |
| Notes: |
The chaff cutter escapement was first patented by Paul Garnier in 1830 who would often supply his high quality movements to other renowned Parisian clockmakers. |
| Size: |
4 5/8in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1875 French Gilt-Bronze and White Marble Mantle Clock with Perpetual Calendar.
| Inv. #: |
F200 |
| Maker: |
A. Brocot & Delettrez, Paris. |
| Case: |
The gilt-bronze frame has heavy beveled glasses to the sides and the two friction fit doors, white marble above with a concave molding and a molded white marble base. |
| Dial: |
Above is the white porcelain clock dial that has a sunken center with a Brocot escapement, gilt-bronze bezels, a large seconds dial with Arabic five-minute marks, a steel center mounted sweep seconds hand and a raised subsidiary hour-dial with Roman numerals for the hours and steel Breguet-style hands.
Below is the porcelain perpetual calendar dial with a month and equation of time chapter, a polychrome sunken center, a moon aperture framed by a night sky, subsidiary dials for the date and day and steel cut indicator hands including the center mounted month hand that carries a cast sun.
The dials are framed by an elaborately engraved mask depicting scrolling foliage on a chased ground. |
| Movement: |
The broken arch eight-day time and strike movement has a Brocot suspension with the fast slow out the front, an Elicott-type grid-iron pendulum, rack and snail striking on a bell and is signed and numbered by the maker, 'A Brocot & Delettrez, Paris, 10147'.
Activated by the clock movement above is the round perpetual calendar movement, stamped '10148', with the set knobs and indicator dials off the backplate. |
| Notes: |
Jean-Baptiste Delettrez (1816-1887) went into business with A. Brocot in 1851 at 62 Rue Charlot in Paris and exhibited together at the 1857 Universal Exhibition. |
| Size: |
16 in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1875 French Gilt-Bronze Carriage Clock with Porcelain Panels.
| Inv. #: |
F199 |
| Case: |
The gilt-bronze gorge case with pinched corners and a hinged handle above has porcelain panels to the sides and top and a beveled glasses to the front and back. The polychrome porcelain side panels depict romantic scenes within idyllic landscapes while the top has flying birds. They all have blue surrounds accentuated by red and white seed pearls and gilt floral designs. |
| Dial: |
The matching porcelain dial depicts an idyllic landscape with flowers and flying birds, has a blue border with gilt decoration and red and white seed pearls, Roman numerals for the hours and steal Breguet-style hands. |
| Movement: |
The eight day time and strike movement is wound and set off the backplate, retains the original lever balance platform, strikes on a bell, is stamped 2432 and has finely engraved indications in English. |
| Size: |
5.5 in. high. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1900 Rare French Miniature Champlevee Carriage Clock.
| Inv. #: |
F197 |
| Retailer: |
Hang-Dah-Le, Shanghai. |
| Case: |
The miniature gilt bronze Anglaise Riche case has Corinthian columns, a shaped hinged handle, fluted freezes, beveled glasses to the top and sides and is adorned with detailed polychrome champlevee. |
| Dial: |
The white porcelain dial has shaped steel-cut hands, Roman numerals, Arabic five-minute marks, a silvered mask and is signed by the Chinese retailer in red characters. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time-only silvered movement is wound and set off the backplate, retains the original balance platform and is also engraved with the Chinese retailer. |
| Notes: |
This is the first miniature champlevee piece that we have owned that carries a Chinese retailer's signature on both the dial and backplate.
Hang-Dah-Le, the Chinese translation of L. Vrand & Co, were a German firm located at 36 Nanking Rd, Shanghai who specialized in Western mechanical pieces including watches, clocks and bird automata. |
| Size: |
4.25 in. (without handle) |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1900 Rare French Louis XIV Style Ormolu and Boulle Quarter-Striking Oval Dial Mantle Clock.
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Inv. #:
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F190
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Maker:
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Henri Vion. #630.
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Case:
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The elaborately shaped 'premiere partie' clock case and base feature ebony and tortoiseshell veneer with engraved brass inlay. It is extensively decorated with cast ormolu mounts that include heavy molded edges, multi-piece leaf scrolls for the clock feet, the four continents to the protruding corners and an urn emitting plumes of smoke to the back door. Above sits cupid drawing back an arrow while seated on a bank of clouds and the whole stands on six bold claw feet.
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Dial:
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The extremely unusual cast ormolu oval dial has a matted center, cartouche numbers with blue Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic five minute marks, the fast/slow adjustment just below the 12, a glazed oval bezel and large elaborate steel-cut hands. The multi-piece hour hand rides along a protruding edge and changes length to retain the desired proportion between the end of the hand and the hour plaques.
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Movement:
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The large square three-train eight-day period-style movement has baluster shaped posts, a pendulum with a steel rod and brass lenticular bob, a Brocot suspension, two hammers striking by torsion on a pair of bells mounted above, large and small countwheels for the hours and quarters and has 'Julien LeRoy' engraved across the backplate.
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Notes:
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During this period it became popular by some of the leading firms including Linke, Zwiener and Vion to make replicas of some of the great pieces of the Louis XIV and XV periods. The replicas execution, right down to signing the pieces with the original makers signatures, were so close to the original pieces that they are often mistaken to be period. They were, however, not intended to fool. Not only were contemporary techniques used in the production, but often they also carried the makers marks as in this case where the backs of the bronzes have 'HV 630'.
Oval dials are extremely rare. They were first introduced in this model by Andre-Charles Boulle and Gilles-Marie Oppenord and require the hour hands to compensate for the shape of the dial.
Henry Vian (1860-1905) was a celebrated bronzier who specialized in the production of bronzes in the eighteenth century style, particularly light fittings. He participated in the Great Exhibitions of 1878, 1889 and 1900 and received a Gold Medal in 1889. His workshop was based at 5 rue de Thorigny in Paris.
His wife and son ran the business after his death in 1905 until 1944, when the city of Paris took over the premises for the l'Ecole des Métiers d'Art.
The four continents: Europe, Asia, America and Africa, were the ones acknowledged during the early 18th century. Each of the figures is clothed and carrying weapons associated with those parts of the world.
There are only a handful of both period and Victorian examples of this model documented and a couple of these have had the oval dial replaced with a round one.
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J Paul Getty Museum: Considered an original example until proven not to be period. The photo of the clock is on the cover of 'Clocks, French Eighteenth Century Clocks in the J. Paul Getty Museum', 1976. - Oval Dial.
- Wallace Collection, London - Replaced dial.
- Bibliotheque l'Arsenal, Paris. - Original dial.
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Original dial.
- Waddddesdon Manor - replaced dial.
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In a contemporary photo of one of Vion's showrooms against the back wall. Assumed oval.
Although the clocks themselves are very similar, this is the only example we've found that does not stand on a pedestal, but a matching table top base.
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Size:
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35in. high
22in. wide
10in. deep
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1900 French Gilt and Enameled Carriage Clock.
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Inv. #:
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F186
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Maker:
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Drocourt, 11039.
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Retailer:
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Tiffany Reed and Cie, Paris.
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Case:
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The gilt-bronze cannelee-style case is engraved with scrolling foliage, has beveled glasses to five side and a hinged handle above.
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Dial:
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The finely lettered white porcelain dial has Roman numerals for the hours, steel Breguet-style hands, a white porcelain alarm disc below with Arabic numbers and steel indicator hand, is signed by the retailer, 'Tiffany Reed and Cie, Paris' and has a pink, green and gold enameled mask.
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Movement:
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The eight-day time, strike and alarm movement has a repeat button above, strikes and repeats the hour on a gong, is wound and set off the backplate, still retains the original lever platform, has the indications engraved in English and is stamped and numbered by the maker, 'Drocourt, '11039'.
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Size:
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5 in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1840 French Gilt-Bronze Time and Strike Carriage Clock.
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Inv. #:
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F182
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Maker:
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Bolviller A Paris No.27.
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Case:
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The rectilinear gilt-bronze case has molded edges, a shaped folding handle marked with an 'A', bun feet, a shuttered back that is stamped '45' on the interior and beveled glasses.
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Dial:
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The heavy cast gilt and silvered-bronze dial is decorated with birds and foliage, has Roman numerals for the hours, steel-cut spade hands and carries the maker's name, 'Bolviller A Paris'.
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Movement:
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The eight-day time and strike movement strikes on a bell, is wound and set off the backplate and is signed and numbered by the maker, 'Bolviller A Paris, 27'. The original chaff cutter escapement has twin steel escape wheels, a ruby pallet, a gold escapewheel with jeweled pivots and an engraved platform.
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Notes:
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Moise Bolviller is listed as working in Paris from 1830-1870.
The chaff cutter escapement was first patented by Paul Garnier in 1830 who would supply his high quality movements to be cased by the other renowned Parisian clockmakers.
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Size:
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5.25in. (w/out handle)
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1885 French Gilt Bronze and Marble Swinging Lyre Clock.
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Inv. #:
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DF66
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Dial:
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The white porcelain dial has Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic five-minute marks, gilt fleur de lis half hour marks, engraved gilt-bronze hands and a turned and beaded bezel decorated with brilliants.
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Movement:
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The very nice quality eight-day time and strike movement has skeletonized plates, a pinwheel escapement and is suspended from above by a steel-spring with a screwed fast/slow adjustment. The crutch engages a screwed pin below that serves as the beat adjustment and causes the movement to swing side-to-side as it runs.
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Notes:
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For similar period models see 'La Pendule Francais' by Kjellberg, pgs. 224-225.
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Size:
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23in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1895 French Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inverted Portico Clock.
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Inv. #:
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DF49
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Case:
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The decorative shaped glass case has four columns above, decorative twisted glass rods in the center and cast gilt-bronze finials and center-piece.
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Dial:
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The elaborate cast gilt-bronze dial has floral decorations to the center and bezel, a smooth chapter with Roman numerals for the hours and steel-cut Breguet-style hands.
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Movement:
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The eight-day time and strike movement has an anchor escapement with the grid-iron pendulum suspended by spring from above and strikes on a bell.
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Size:
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23.5in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1890 French Engraved Gilt-Bronze Miniature Oval Carriage Clock with Enamel Panels.
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Inv. #:
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F161
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Retailer:
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LeRoy and Fils, Paris.
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Case:
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Finely engraved gilt-bronze oval case with finely executed enamel panels to four sides.
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Dial:
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The rectangular polychrome enamel panel has a romantic scene below, stylized Roman numerals for the hours, steel cut hands and is indistinctly signed by the retailer, 'Le Roy and Fils'.
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Movement:
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The eight-day time only movement has screwed pillars, is wound and set off the backplate and retains the original silvered lever balance platform.
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Notes:
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For similar enamel panels see Robert's, 'Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks', pg.190. The carriage clock pictured has very similar 'Sevres' style panels that they attribute to being made in Limoges.
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Size:
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2.75in. (w/out handle)
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Retail Price:
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On Request
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c.1845 French Engraved Gilt-Bronze Carriage Clock.
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Inv. #:
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F165
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Maker:
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Paul Garnier, 2494
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Dial:
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The white porcelain dial has gilt Roman numerals for the hours, gilt-bronze Tre-Foil hands and is signed 'Paul Garnier/Her Du Roi/Paris'.
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Movement:
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The two-train eight-day movement is stamped on the frontplate, 'HL', is wound, set and adjusted off the backplate either directly or through the back door, has rack and snail striking on a bell, is stamped and numbered 'Paul Garnier/Her du Roi/Paris/2494' and most importantly has Garnier's chaff cutter escapement.
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Notes:
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Both the case and movement are stamped 2494.
Paul Garnier is commonly credited to have begun the carriage clock industry in France. His chaff cutter frictional-rest escapement provided a reliable alternative to some of the more common examples as it eliminated the contrate wheel, reduced lateral wear and was easily produced. He designed and made several series of case styles that are commonly referred to as Series I to IV. Although he adopted the rack form of striking early on, he still produced examples using countwheel striking throughout his career.
The initials HL stand for Henri Lemaille who produced 'blanc roulants' for some of the best makers in Paris including Drocourt and LeRoy.
For additional information on Paul Garnier see:
- 'Carriage and Other Traveling Clocks', Roberts, pg. 41.
- 'Carriage Clocks', Charles Allix, pg. 54.
- 'The Bulletin', NAWCC, Dec. 2007, pg. 669.
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Size:
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5in.(w/out handle)
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1895 French Gilt-Bronze Cannalee Cased Carriage Clock with Decorative Metal Panels.
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Inv. #:
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F156
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Retailer:
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J.W. Benson, London.
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Dial:
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The gilt-bronze circular dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, two-tone steel spade hands and is signed by the retailer, 'J.W. Benson'. The whole is set within an engraved and chased silvered and gilt-bronze raised floral metal panel and set behind a beveled glass.
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Movement:
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The eight-day time and strike movement is wound and set off the backplate, is stamped by the maker with a 'B' within a circle and still retains the original lever platform.
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Notes:
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This example is unusual not only for the interesting detailed metal panels to the front and sides, but also because all the panels, including the one in the top, are set behind beveled glass.
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Size:
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5.125in.(excluding handle)
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1909 Silver Quarter-Striking Carriage Clock with Matching Silver Box.
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Inv. #:
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F155
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Case Maker:
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Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen.
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Dial:
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Both the well-lettered white porcelain time and alarm dials have Arabic numbers for the hours and blued steel hands.
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Movement:
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The eight-day quarter striking with alarm French carriage clock movement is set and wound off the backplate, has a strike silent lever in the upper corner, has all the engraved indications in French and still retains the original balance platform.
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Notes:
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The German silver case is hallmarked by Koch and Bergfeld and is numbered, '55840' and dated '1909'. The matching box is dated 1905 and they both carry matching engraved crests.
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Size:
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5.75in. (excluding handle)
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1885 French Gilt and Patinated Bronze and White Marble Annular Clock.
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Inv. #:
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F152
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Dial:
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The two annular rings with individual white porcelain plaques have Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numbers for the minutes.
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Movement:
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The eight-day time and strike movement is mounted horizontally in the urn, has a balance wheel escapement and is wound, set and adjusted out the top.
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Size:
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22in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1845 French Ormolu and White Marble Annular Clock with Chaff Cutter Escapement.
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Inv. #:
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DF76
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Maker:
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Paul Garnier, 2591.
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Dial:
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The simple ormolu annular dials have white porcelain plaques with both blue Roman numerals and Arabic five-minute marks.
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Movement:
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The eight-day time and strike movement is wound and adjusted off the top plate, has a Paul Garnier Chaff Cutter escapement and is signed and numbered, 'Paul Garnier/2591'.
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Notes:
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The originality, condition, quality of the case and use of his patented escapement make this a very fine example of Garnier's work.
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Size:
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15.5in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1885 French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Patinated Annular Clock.
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Inv. #:
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DF69
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Dial:
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The single annular dial with pinned porcelain plaques has black Roman numerals for the hours, black and red Arabic numbers for the fifteen-minute marks and decorative gilt fleur de lis for the half-hour marks.
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Movement:
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A very high quality eight-day time and strike movement that has a balance wheel escapement, strikes on a bell and is wound, set and adjusted off the top plate.
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Size:
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19in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1885 French Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Annular Clock – Night Unveiling Day.
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Inv. #:
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DF68
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Dial:
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The two painted gilded dials have Arabic numbers for the hours and five-minute marks.
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Movement:
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A very high quality eight-day time and strike movement that has a balance wheel escapement, strikes on a bell and is wound, set and adjusted off the backplate.
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Notes:
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A very nice Victorian copy of an Empire piece.
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Size:
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15in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1875 French Gilt-Bronze Lyre Clock with Swinging Brilliants Bezel.
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Inv. #:
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DF67
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Maker:
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BASTET
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Dial:
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The decorative polychrome porcelain dial has gilt garlands, fleur de lis and borders, red and green enamel dots, a blue outside border, Arabic numbers for the hours and five-minute marks, engraved gilt-bronze hands and is signed 'BASTET' in very small letters.
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Movement:
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A very nice quality eight-day time and strike movement with an inverted pin pallet escapement and a crutch with screwed beat adjustment. The pendulum is a gridiron rod with a lenticular bob in the back and a silvered ring with brilliants around the dial. It is suspended from above by a Brocot suspension and swings side to side as the clock runs.
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Notes:
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Bastet is listed in Tardy's as being on an enamel dial of 1860.
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Size:
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23.5in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1840 Striking Carriage Clock in Rosewood Case with Cast Gilt-Bronze Handle.
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Inv. #:
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DF64
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Maker:
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Fumey
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Dial:
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The white porcelain dial has Roman numerals for the hours, steel Breguet-style hands and a long steel alarm indicator hand.
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Movement:
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A very nice quality eight-day time, strike, repeat and alarm movement with the original cylinder escapement. The clock strikes the quarters and the alarm is loaded by pulling a string out the side. It is stamped on the balance cock by the maker, 'FUMEY'.
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Notes:
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There are several Fumey’s listed in Tardy's.
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Size:
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8.5in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1840 French Engraved Gilt-Bronze Carriage Clock with Alarm.
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Inv. #:
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DF61
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Maker:
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Paul Garnier, 1064.
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Dial:
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The silvered engine-turned dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, two sub-dials with arbors marked Reveil and Aiguille, steel-cut Lepine-style hands, a steel pointer hand and is signed by the maker 'Paul Garnier/Her Du Roi/Paris'.
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Movement:
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The good quality eight-day movement has rack and snail striking on a bell, is stamped on the backplate 'Paul Garnier/Her Du Roi/Paris' and 'PG Brevete' and has an interesting lever escapement mounted above. The alarm is wound and set at the dial.
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Notes:
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The case is stamped 1064 and 79. The front and top glasses are removable to wind and set.
Paul Garnier is commonly credited to have begun the carriage clock industry in France. He designed and made several series of case styles that are commonly referred to as Series I to IV. Although he adopted the rack form of striking early on, he still produced examples using countwheel striking throughout his career.
For additional information on Paul Garnier see:
- 'Carriage and Other Traveling Clocks', Roberts, pg. 41.
- 'Carriage Clocks', Charles Allix, pg. 54.
- 'The Bulletin', NAWCC, Dec. 2007, pg. 669.
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Size:
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5.5in. (w/out handle)
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1875 French Giant Gilt Bronze Rococo Style Carriage Clock with Cherubs to the Corners and Porcelain Panels.
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Inv. #:
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DF53
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Dial:
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The pink porcelain dial has cherubs engaged in various pursuits, several trophies, gilt Roman numerals on white grounds for the hours and steel Lepine-style hands.
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Movement:
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The eight-day time and strike movement has a lever escapement, is wound and adjusted off the backplate and strikes on a bell.
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Notes:
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Very nice quality in an unusually large size.
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Size:
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9.5in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1885 French Miniature Engraved Gilt-Bronze Crystal Regulator with Porcelain Panels to the Front and Sides.
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Inv. #:
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DF52
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Dial:
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The polychrome porcelain dial has the scenes of a fishing village below and a nautical scene in the center framed by gilt scrollwork and split seed pearls on a light blue ground. The chapter ring has black Roman numerals on white grounds for the hours and the time is indicated by gilt Breguet-style hands.
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Movement:
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The circular eight-day time and strike movement has a steel suspension, a pendulum with the fast/slow adjustment in the center, is stamped 'H&H' and strikes on a bell.
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Notes:
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Very nice quality in an unusually small size.
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Size:
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8.25in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1900 French Miniature Figured Green Marble and Gilt-Bronze Annular Urn Clock with Cherub.
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Inv. #:
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DF48
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Dial:
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Minute and hour rings with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks on porcelain plaques.
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Movement:
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The circular eight-day time-only balance-wheel movement is housed in the urn, is accessed by a removable marble cover and is wound and set off the top plate.
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Notes:
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The unusual marble makes this a very interesting example.
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Size:
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11in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1890 French Gilt-Bronze Annular Clock depicting Cupid on Snail.
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Inv. #:
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DF47
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Dial:
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Engraved gilt-bronze minute and hour annular rings with Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks and Roman numerals for the hours that are separated by Fleur de lis.
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Movement:
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The circular eight-day time-only balance-wheel movement is housed in the base, is accessed by a removable cover and is wound and set off the backplate.
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Notes:
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The unusual subject matter and artistic execution make this a very interesting piece.
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Size:
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15.5in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1865 French Gilt-Bronze and Ebonized Inverted Swinging Portico Clock.
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Inv. #:
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DF41
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Dial:
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The dial is on the front of the cast, gilt-bronze globe and has Roman numerals for the hours and steel-cut Breguet-style hands.
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Movement:
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The clock is housed in the decorative cast pendulum that is suspended from the back of the large decorative plaque by an adjustable steel suspension.
The eight-day two-train movement strikes on a bell mounted to the back of the case. It is mounted within the globe and has a crutch that engages a screwed pin below. The fast/slow is adjusted at the top by a large knurled nut.
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Notes:
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Inverted Swinging clocks came in many different forms. Although all are very rare, those that were acquired for this collection were picked specifically for their superior quality, condition and form.
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Size:
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22.5in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1895 French Marble and Gilt and Patinated Bronze Annular Clock.
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Inv. #:
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DF35
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Dial:
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A single hour ring with gilt Roman numerals on blue porcelain plaques.
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Movement:
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Eight-day time and strike movement located in the globe, original balance wheel, countwheel striking on bell.
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Size:
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19.5in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1885 French Gilt-Bronze Double Dial Calendar Clock with Elaborately Engraved Mask.
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Inv. #:
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DF15
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Dial:
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Porcelain chapter ring dial with sunken center and outside escapement, blue Roman numerals for the hours, red Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks and steel-cut hands.
Calendar has a porcelain chapter ring indicating leap years and a sunken center with days, date, month and moon dial.
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Movement:
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The eight-day time and strike movement with a Brocot escapement is stamped '15148' and has a mercury compensating pendulum.
Calendar mechanism is advanced from above, is set off the backplate and is also stamped twice, '15148'.
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Notes:
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Often the serial numbers on these clocks are not matching, but off by small amount. It is nice to find one that the serial numbers match.
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Size:
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15in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1895 Large French Gilt-Bronze and Feldspar Annular Clock.
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Inv. #:
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DF1
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Dial:
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Gilt Bronze hour and minute rings with porcelain cartouche numbers and numerals.
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Movement:
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Eight-day time and strike movement located in base, original balance wheel, countwheel striking on bell.
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Notes:
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Feldspar is a mineral that was rarely used in pieces this large.
For a similar example in bronze see: Kjellberg's, pg.284.
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Size:
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23in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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c.1885 Massive French White and Grey Marble and Gilt and Patinated Bronze Annular Clock.
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Inv. #:
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DF2
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Maker:
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Henry Dasson.
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Dial:
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Solid Porcelain hour and minute rings, black numerals and numbers, decorative gilt half-hour stars.
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Movement:
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Eight-day time and strike movement located in urn, original balance wheel, countwheel striking on bell. Wound and set out top.
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Notes:
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Signed 'Henri Dasson, 1885' along side of shield. Bronzer noted for exceptional quality.
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Size:
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32in.
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Retail Price:
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On Request.
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