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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007
LOT 323
?Bulle Electric Mantel Clock? Bulle-Clock, Patented, retailed by A.H. Rodanet, 36, Rue Vivienne, Paris. Made circa 1920. Fine and rare, early, electric mantel clock with brass case.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,200 - 1,800 / USD 1,700 - 2,500
C. Rectangular, lancet-top, brass, knurled feet. D. Cream varnished paper dial with black Paris numerals, outer minute track, cut-away center to view the mechanism, brass borders. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Brass, electromagnetic pendulum with rating nut, electrical contacts. Dial signed. Dim. 34 x 19.5 x 15 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4** |
Fair Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
The electric mechanism used in the Bulle electric clocks is the
reverse of that used by Hatot. The Bulle system has the electromagnetic
coil situated at the end of the pendulum and the curved
bar magnet is fixed to the frame.
A hand-written paper label on the base states "Projet pour la
pendule de la gare de la Mure, Grenoble. Inventé par l'horloger
Rodanet, 1ère pendule Electrique".