Gilt Figural Crystal Regulator

Description:

Gilt Figural Crystal Regulator, France, c. 1880, white marble, gilt brass, and beveled glass case with standing winged cupid holding a commemorative plaque of a female festooned with garlands of flowers, drapery, and ribbons, the base with applied ormolu and pad feet, porcelain Arabic numeral dial with floral garlands below the numerals and pierced gilt hands, eight-day time and strike movement stamped Marti et Cie and LH, rack strike and pendulum, ht. 16 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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