Description
The well made movement is signed: E. Bidaux, Exposition Universelle 1867, Paris. There are a couple of minor wrinkles in the rear from an old fall (do not show at all from the front). The female figure is a classic 1st century Greek lady, in flowing robes and decorated slippers. The bezel and crystal on this clock turns to lock onto the dial plate, and amazingly has NOT gotten lost after all of these years. The dial numerals have been repainted. The gilt hands are old, but from another clock and have been shortened to fit this dial (solder joint is subtle but evident). Otherwise, this is a good old clock that will fit in with French decor. Lots of "look" for the money. Height 20.5 inches
Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts