Miniature French Swinger, signed "Aug. Moreau", the patinated spelter figure of a young boy wearing a tam-o-shanter cap, and with a bag slung over his left shoulder, his right hand raised and supporting the miniature swinging timepiece, 8 day, key wound
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24 October 2024
figure retains original patina with minor losses, left pinky finger missing, base with minor dents, clock retains original green finish with minor losses, nickel plating with minor wear, ticking, suspension springs with minor distortion, will need service and adjustment in order to run reliably. Ht 12"
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Moreau, August
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1100.00
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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Miniature French Swinger, signed "Aug. Moreau", the patinated spelter figure of a young boy wearing a tam-o-shanter cap, and with a bag slung over his left shoulder, his right hand raised and supporting the miniature swinging timepiece, 8 day, key wound movement contained in a dark green sphere with gilt Roman numerals and Louis XV hands, and 3 rod "gridiron" terminating in a smaller green sphere with gilt equatorial band, c1890 figure retains original patina with minor losses, left pinky finger missing, base with minor dents, clock retains original green finish with minor losses, nickel plating with minor wear, ticking, suspension springs with minor distortion, will need service and adjustment in order to run reliably. Ht 12"
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