Lot 165
  • 165

Edward F. Caldwell & Co A white marble and gilt bronze small mantel clock New York, early 20th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Edward F. Caldwell & Co
  • marble, bronze
  • height 12 in.; width 7 1/4 in.; depth 4 in.
  • 30.5 cm; 18.5 cm; 10.5 cm
stamped E. F. Caldwell & Co. Inc. New York, the carved and engraved marble dial with a patinated bronze chapter ring with gilt bronze Roman numerals, the single train movement stamped CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BOSTON, USA and numbered 93276 

Condition

Marble with some abrasions and rubbing and surface dirt. GIlt bronze with surface dirt and oxidaiton in crevices. Some rubbing to extremitites. Losses to paint on reverse. Lacking key and pendulum. Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist.
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