French Gilt-metal Wheel-form Timepiece

Description:

French Gilt-metal Wheel-form Timepiece, late 19th century, formed as a callipered wheel with twelve spokes, each mounted with black enameled shield-shaped numeral, set onto base formed as a chuck with a section of chain, easel backing, ht. 8 1/2 in.

Property sold for the benefit of the Brooklyn Museum.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

good, with minor wear. hands off, but present. no key. not guaranteed to be in working order.

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