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19th century, works stamped "Japy Freres & Cie./10240", base marked "GA", painted metal dial with Roman numerals, with gilt bronze border and glass front panel, back with hinged door opening to works, set in spelter surround with seated goddess holding caduceus, garlands, a trident, and plaques featuring Hermes and another Greek mythological figure, slate and marble base, 22 x 22 x 8 in.
not tested for functionality, lacking winding key, hinged door on back with detached and broken glass panel (retained), missing numeral for one o'clock, rubbing, patina, and verdigris to spelter
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Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania