Provenance:

Bonhams, New York Fine American & European Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts, 24 January 2013, lot 1354

Appearing in good and ready to place condition. Gilt bronze is bright and attractive throughout. A few small instances of verdigris. The dial with a small chip just above the numeral II. The hands can be manually advanced. Both chambers take a wind. The clock strikes on the hour and the half hour. Not tested for time keeping, duration, or accuracy, and not examined by an horologist. There is no winding key present. Additional images are available upon request.

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