C.1890, French, Swinging Doll, 8-day time and bell strike mantel clock.
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19 September 2025
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Condition: Cast white metal case is in nice condition, although the original gilt finish is now gold painted. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. The movement is a typical double escape wheel with chaff cutter escapement. The rear movement plate bears the serial no. 55578 and the words "chappement brevette" (escapement patented). Original doll is intact. Ht 12" [30.4 cm]
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1890, French, Swinging Doll, 8-day time and bell strike mantel clock. Condition: Cast white metal case is in nice condition, although the original gilt finish is now gold painted. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. The movement is a typical double escape wheel with chaff cutter escapement. The rear movement plate bears the serial no. 55578 and the words "chappement brevette" (escapement patented). Original doll is intact. Ht 12" [30.4 cm]
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