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Swiss Bird Box
product number clxjrx


These so-called "Bird Boxes" are engineering marvels that tested the master watchmakers of their time with the challenge of containing an extremely complicated movement in a rather small space while providing the articulation for the movements of a small bird that must appear life-like in its song and movement. This is a particularly nice one that has beautiful enameling on all sides save the bottom. It is executed in silver and gilt and has its original bird-shaped key. It is a real marvel to behold. If you would like to see a video of it in action go to this link https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=437271083026146&set=vb.111202515621429&type=2&theater as it is on our Facebook Page.





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Price $4,475.00 Order or Inquire

 

SKU: clxjrx

French French Bakers
product number CL362

These clocks were for the French merchant that wanted something special and elegant in his shop to give customers the correct time and add a touch of class to the shop. The name came from the preponderance of this type of clock that was found in French Bakeries.
This particular clock is an unusual example having inlaid Mother-of-Pearl against a black background on the bezel and dial surround. The contrasting red trim adds just a touch of eye appeal. The dial is a all porcelain and displays individually fired bombe chapters with Roman numerals that have individual brass surrounds. The buled steel pierced hands add the final touch that give this clock a spectacular appearance.
The clock strikes the hours on a coiled gong and is eight day running. The front bezel hinges from the top to gain easy access to the pendulum. Circa 1870 it's good for yet another hundred years.

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Price $2,850.00 Order or Inquire

 

SKU: CL362

French Marble Clock Three Piece Garniture
product number CL327

This is a lovely French three piece garniture set that is all original. The vases even have their original inserts so that they can be used for flowers. The bronze figure has a brass plaque at it's base that is signed "Moissonneur Par Queste". It is the depiction of a young man binding a sheaf of wheat. The marble is spectacular and exhibits generous ormolu mounts. The clock measures 22" high by 14" wide by 6.25" deep and the garniture each measure 15.5" high by 5.5" wide by 5" deep. Typically French the movement is an eight day time and strike on a bell. This clock is in excellent running condition and would grace any mantle with it's striking appearance.

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Price $3,250.00 Order or Inquire

 

SKU: CL327

New Haven Nouveau Mantle
product number CL112

This "Art Nouveau" beauty was manufactured in New Haven, Conn. circa 1899. It is a brass over copper tour-de-force with fancy porcelain dial, Louis XIV gold hands, and acanthus leaf motif as well as thistle blossoms. There is a central figure of a woman that sets the piece off perfectly. The clock is time and strike, 8-day, and has a pendulum that extends almost the full length of the clock which makes for a very accurate movement. This is the perfect piece for a turn of the century home.

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Price $1,675.00 Order or Inquire

 

SKU: CL112

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