Antique French Crystal Regulator Mantle/Table Clock by A.1 BBB &Co. Circa 1890s

Description: Own a BEAUTIFULLY executed French crystal regulator clockwork made by A.1 French Clockmaker & originally retailed by Bailey, Banks, Biddle & Co. of Boston (see stamped name on rear brass plate); 8-day wind two train suspension spring movement inserted into a crystal regulator clock case containing clear beveled glass on all 4 sides (NO glass chips); each case corner is adorned with gilded columns; a festooned screen freeze wraps top & bottom on all 4 sides; gilded column bases & column capitols at each corner; gilded urn topper; sits upon 4 round elaborate gilded feet; curved beveled glass front door; all gilded decorations assuming Victorian/Neo-Classical influences. High quality porcelain 3 ¼” diameter faceplate contains Arabic numerals accented with floral wreaths at each numeral; a small FAST/SLOW adjustment gear centered above numerals; adjustable gilded mercury weight pendulum; front hinged gilded brass door frame fitted with curved clear beveled glass which closes against the gilded door frame surround; the backside contains a second rear door with clear beveled glass set into a gilded door frame as a friction fit; the ceiling mounted steel coil gong resonates beautifully within the clock cavity allowing the sound to softly escape the clock case; both movement & gong assemblies are mounted securely to case. Chiming correctly & running on time. Winding key included. APPROXIMATE CLOCK DIMSIONS: height 14 ¼” x width 7 ½” x depth 6 ½” I am an antique clock collector wishing to reduce my clock collection. I am NOT a retailer. This clock comes from my collection & has been running successfully for several years with no difficulties. It has been tested prior to this offering. Clock set-up to establish the correct “beat” is paramount to the clock’s operation, accomplished through placement & leveling (sometimes with rotating the movement while in the clock case). Additionally, temperature & humidity may affect it over time as well. Do not over wind a clock. Do not over wind the clock. Lastly, we cannot not guarantee the clock’s operation once shipped. I do take pride as a seller and buyer of these clocks. All shipments will be wrapped in bubble wrap (key & pendulum wrapped separately) set tightly into box containing Styrofoam peanuts, tapped shut & then placed into second box (as may be necessary) filled with padding for added protection, taped shut on all sides. Please ask any questions regarding this item; responses will be made as quickly as possible. No international shipping and No refunds.

Price: 1585 USD

Location: Bradenton, Florida

End Time: 2024-10-21T19:33:11.000Z

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