Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York - The Fuller Building, Dec 07, 2006

LOT 218

?Lantern Clock? Unsigned, central Europe. A 19th century replica of a lantern clock made circa 1720. Fine lantern clock with alarm.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,300

Sold: USD 2,124

C. Brass posted frame with winged angel frets to the front and sides, plain side doors, 4 turned vase-shaped finials supporting the top-mounted bell beneath straps and a final, wall hoop and 2 spikes. D. Wide brass chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, fleur-de-lys half-hour divisions, inner quarter-hour track, central alarm setting disc. Blued steel single hand. M. Weight driven going train, verge escapement with short bob pendulum, heart-shaped pivot plate, weight-driven verge alarm mechanism. Dim. 26 x 10.5 x 10 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original