04-25-201504-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Etienne Maxant Champleve and Gilt Bronze Shelf Clock

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$3,998$3,250
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2804MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 25, 2015 10:00AM

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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Keywords

Etienne Maxant Champleve, Gilt Bronze Shelf Clock, Paris, United States