Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Etienne Maxant Champleve and Gilt Bronze Shelf Clock, Paris, c. 1885, the dome top with floral finial, torch-form columns at each corner with flame finials above, champleve front and side panels, 4-in. embossed Roman numeral dial with champleve center marked for retailer Shreve Crump & Low, Boston, all on gilt mushroom feet, eight-day time and strike movement marked with maker's name and location, intrinsic "keys" hidden by the closed bezel pull out to wind the clock and are marked Patented 1879 United States, ht. 19 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Clock winds, ticks and strikes. Some wear to gilding.
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Etienne Maxant Champleve, Gilt Bronze Shelf Clock, Paris, United StatesJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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