November 8, 2008

Lot 23
 
MONUMENTAL WALL CLOCK & BAROMETER.
These are fabulous archictural pieces from a hotel or public building. Over 4 feet long with victorian fruit and grape carvings. The clock has a high quality time & strike brass spring driven movement with Brocot escapement. The 13" reverse painted glass dials are signed A.M. Richy a Paris and are in good condition. The hands are original. The clock has a Centigrade thermometer on the lower portion, and the Barometer has a Fahrenheit thermometer. The mahogany hand carved cases are a matching pair. 24"W x 50.5"H x 5.5"D.
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.