Edward F. Caldwell & Co 1851-1914 A polished bronze, vert de Maurin marble and faux-painted marble timepiece New York, early 20th century

the black and white enamel dial inscribed EDW. F. CALDWELL & CO. / NEW YORK, the movement stamped CHELSEA CLOCK CO. / BOSTON U.S.A.

The E. F. Caldwell & Co. Collection, Smithsonian Institution, A051240

The gilt bronze has retained its original gilding, but as consistent with age, use and environmental conditions, one can see light wear to high reliefs, light dirt to crevices and some minute oxidation points in places. Glass to front of dial is lacking. Please note that the base of the clock is faux painted green marble and one can only imply that this part is a later replacement. One winder. Light hairline cracks around keyhole. 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. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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