F. Kroeber & Co., New York, N.Y., "Regulator No. 27", jeweler's regulator wall clock, 8 day, time only, brass weight driven with Swiss pinwheel escapement timepiece movement, with a white enameled dial, a gridiron lyre pendulum and sweep seconds in a
Anonymous (not verified)
24 October 2024
the case retains its original finish with minor scuffs and scrapes. The bottom is a period replacement adapted from another clock and does not have a finial. The carved skirt is complete but the two rear elements are replacements and it has some minor roughness elsewhere. The dial is excellent with no hairlines. The top and upper finials and both keys are original. For reference please see Tran Duy Ly's book "Kroeber Clocks" page 125. The only other example we have ever handled, sold in our May 2011sale for $9500 plus 15% Buyer's Premium.
Model
Regulator No. 27
Price Type
auction
Sold date
Manufacturer
Kroeber, F
Sort price
4100.00
Credit
R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Creditor url
Text search
F. Kroeber & Co., New York, N.Y., "Regulator No. 27", jeweler's regulator wall clock, 8 day, time only, brass weight driven with Swiss pinwheel escapement timepiece movement, with a white enameled dial, a gridiron lyre pendulum and sweep seconds in a walnut case with burled accents and ornately carved top showcasing an urn in the center. the case retains its original finish with minor scuffs and scrapes. The bottom is a period replacement adapted from another clock and does not have a finial. The carved skirt is complete but the two rear elements are replacements and it has some minor roughness elsewhere. The dial is excellent with no hairlines. The top and upper finials and both keys are original. For reference please see Tran Duy Ly's book "Kroeber Clocks" page 125. The only other example we have ever handled, sold in our May 2011sale for $9500 plus 15% Buyer's Premium.
Clock types
thumburl
