Pendule squelette à sonnerie des quarts signé E. Thomas Paris, vers 1865

le mouvement de disposition horizontale porté sur quatre colonnes polies montées sur deux doubles plinthes rectangulaires en bronze doré, cadrans annulaires argentées, chiffres romains pour les heures, arabes pour les secondes, corps de rouage à trois roues, deux barillets, échappement à chevilles en acier, balancier compensé d’une demi seconde battant la seconde, suspension à ressort, plaque d’amplitude, mouvement en laiton doré, en partie matte, en partie pointillé ; cage rectangulaire en laiton doré entièrement vitrée

The illustration is accurate, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use. Silvered dials are rather tarnished. The movement, with pin wheel escapement, is complete but needs a clean and we do not guarantee the working order of the mecanism. It comes with a rewind key. , in a glazed case. Please note that this condition report was made on August 31th 2016 inside Robert de Balkany's hôtel rue de Varenne; this lot will be shipped to Sotheby's galleries before the exhibit and the sale.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Emile Thomas, un élève d’Antoine Redier, établit son commerce d’horlogerie au 10 rue de la Boétie en 1854, où il incorpore la maison de Redier en 1878. Thomas est proche du contre-amiral Fleuriais, qui le pousse à présenter ses produits aux services de la Marine et de l’Observatoire de Paris. C’est peut-être pour cette raison que Thomas se décrit ‘Horloger de la Marine d’Etat et de l’Observatoire’ malgré le fait qu’il ne semble jamais avoir officiellement reçu ce statut. Thomas cède son affaire à Jules Auricoste en 1889.