Description
This clock has a massive and well made movement, driven by 2 large weights (required to advance the heavy roller system), and with dead beat escapement, plus a zinc and steel temperature compensated pendulum, the weights descending down the sides over rollers. The well constructed mahogany veneer case with glass to front and both sides. A similar clock by this maker, but floor model, sold in the Sotheby's Meraux sale, June 28, 1993, lot 414 for $4,600. See also R. O. Schmitt sale, April 2003, lot 482. Height 61 inches
Record courtesy of R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts