Description
(1) White onyx case is in good condition with virtually no chips to the edges. Gilding has worn off of some of the applied ornaments. Escapement has stone pallet jewels. proper Ansonia pendulum. Movement ticks and strikes, but was not tested long term. (2) The ceramic case dates to the turn of the century and was at some point fitted with a much older French movement with a silk thread suspension. The cause is in good condition with some craquelure to the glaze. Signed Japy movement ticks and strikes, but was not tested long term. Dimensions are for the clock with onyx case. Sold "as is".
Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts