Description
Eight-day timepiece with alarm and original cylinder/ platform escapement. Porcelain dial in excellent condition. Original hands. Sides, back and dial surround have painted scenes fired on copper; one side shows a gentleman, the opposite a lady in pink dress and the rear panel the two of them together. Panels are in amazing condition with only a few small perimeter abrasions where the panels fit in the brass case (nothing beyond normal wear). Movement is in running order. Height 5.75Ó with handle. $1,700-$2,200
Record courtesy of R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts