Bidspirit auction | French Crystal Regulator and Carriage

French Crystal Regulator and Carriage Clock - Origin: France Date: Circa 1900 Period/Style: Belle Epoque Maker: Unidentified Materials: Brass, beveled glass, enamel, steel, and mercury pendulum Form: Crystal regulator mantel clock and carriage clock Description: A group of two French brass and beveled-glass clocks, comprising a four-glass crystal regulator mantel clock and a smaller carriage clock. The regulator has a white enamel dial with stylized Arabic numerals, twin winding apertures, a gong-striking movement, and a four-vial mercury-compensated pendulum. The carriage clock has a swing handle, Roman numeral enamel dial, blued hands, top viewing panel, platform escapement, and gong-striking movement. Both cases reveal their mechanisms through beveled glass panels. Marks: Larger movement stamped ”MADE IN FRANCE” and with numerals including ”111” and ”4.1.” Smaller platform escapement marked ”S” and ”F.” No maker's mark observed. Dimensions: Larger 9.25 in. H, 5.5 in. W, 5 in. D. Smaller 5.5 in. H, 3.5 in. W, 3 in. D. Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: Both cases have tarnish, oxidation, scratches, grime, and rubbing to the finishes. The glass panels have dust, smudges, and scattered surface marks. The enamel dials have minor wear and soiling, including around the winding apertures of the larger clock. The movements and gong assemblies appear substantially complete, but running, striking, accuracy, and duration were not tested. The mercury pendulum vials appear intact. Winding keys accompany the clocks. Mechanical service should be anticipated.