Brass Crystal Regulator

Description:

Brass Crystal Regulator, France, c. 1910, retailed by Black, Starr & Frost, New York, with four beveled glass sides, eight-day, spring-powered, time and strike movement, 5-in. Arabic numeral porcelain dial marked by the retailer, pierced brass hands, regulated by a two-jar mercury pendulum, ht. 15 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700

Movement ticks and strikes but needs cleaning and adjustment. Corner chips to front beveled glass.


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