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Thu, Apr 8, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 27

Two Aesthetic Movement French Carriage Clocks

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
19th century, in rectangular gilt bronze frames with beveled glass panels, back panel opening to interior works, stamped "S F" and "France", with winder keys; one with leaf and scrollwork borders, shaped swing handle, dial with floral garland decoration, in fitted case with label "Luiz de Rezende & Cie/Rio de Janeiro", 6-1/4 x 3 x 2-3/4 in.; one with geometric borders, urn finials at corners, retracting handle, 6-1/4 x 3-1/4 x 2-5/8 in.

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, some discoloration to metal elements, some scratches, nicks, and chips to glass panels, not tested for functionality; example with floral dial missing one set of hands; other example with one foot loose (screw probably partially stripped); case with some wear and abrasions, handle coming loose