DESCRIPTION:
French mid-size carriage clock repeater with alarm, retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co, Philadelphia, strikes on the hour and half and when button is depressed, brass case, signed Caldwell on gilt and silvered dial, right angle lever escapement, no s#, 7 inches to top of upright handle. Comes in fitted carry case with removable panel for display purposes, and key. Repeater feature can be directly activated on clock or when clock is in case, by pressing on the pusher on top of the case, a great feature!
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, slight discoloration and fine scratches to plates; near flawless dial has only few small spots of discoloration; fine hands have oxide; case shows little wear but has been refinished, no dents or dings; good beveled glass panels, top panel has some edge flaking on bevel, rear panel has some flaking on bottom corner on bevel. Case in fine condition, with replaced glass, missing button to release the top.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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