A late 19th century French spelter mystery timepiece Guilmet, Paris No. 302
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A late 19th century French spelter mystery timepiece
Guilmet, Paris No. 302
The 3.5 inch white Roman dial set in a brass drum at the top of the swinging faux-gridiron pendulum held aloft by a Classically dressed woman, standing on a brass-topped red marble plinth raised on cast lion paw feet. The single spring barrel movement with tic-tac escapement, wound from the rear, the backplate stamped Medaille D Or GLT Bte SCDG Paris and 302. Ticking, 80cms (31ins) high
Guilmet, Paris No. 302
The 3.5 inch white Roman dial set in a brass drum at the top of the swinging faux-gridiron pendulum held aloft by a Classically dressed woman, standing on a brass-topped red marble plinth raised on cast lion paw feet. The single spring barrel movement with tic-tac escapement, wound from the rear, the backplate stamped Medaille D Or GLT Bte SCDG Paris and 302. Ticking, 80cms (31ins) high
Condition
The case is in need of attention; the branch the figure should be holding has become detached, though is still present - the area where it would sit in the crook of her elbow is missing it's surface finish. The feet are loose owing to some cracking, and the lower brass rod of the pendulum is cracked above the bob, though the bob is still present. There is also rust on the steel rods in the pendulum, which should be stabilised. The glass is missing. There is an old stable crack around the back of the figure's neck.
The dial has a small hairline crack just before IX and another just after IIII. The rest of the dial is undamaged. The hands are not a pair, and show rust that ideally should be stabilised to prevent further damage.
The movement does tick however, a full sympathetic service would be strongly recommended before continuous running is undertaken, as it is unknown when the movement was last serviced.
The dial has a small hairline crack just before IX and another just after IIII. The rest of the dial is undamaged. The hands are not a pair, and show rust that ideally should be stabilised to prevent further damage.
The movement does tick however, a full sympathetic service would be strongly recommended before continuous running is undertaken, as it is unknown when the movement was last serviced.
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A late 19th century French spelter mystery timepiece Guilmet, Paris No. 302
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