French Char du Progres Swinging Arm Figural Clock
A late 19th century French "Char du Progres" (Chariot of Progress) model swinging arm figural clock by Andre Romain Guilmet, Paris. 8-day time only movement within a Brass cannister form body with porcelain dial and Roman numerals with compensating pendulum and Gilded mounts, rear plate with "G L T" trademark, serial #9067. "Char du Progres" Spelter figure after Laroux with dark Brown patina and Marbleized turned wooded plinth. Some wear to the original finish, running when cataloged. 24" high. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000 NOTE: Copy & paste this link into your web browser to view a short video of the clock running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHyaQG_N-Is
Condition Report: Some wear to the original finish, running when cataloged.
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A late 19th century French "Char du Progres" (Chariot of Progress) model swinging arm figural clock by Andre Romain Guilmet, Paris. 8-day time only movement within a Brass cannister form body with porcelain dial and Roman numerals with compensating pendulum and Gilded mounts, rear plate with "G L T" trademark, serial #9067. "Char du Progres" Spelter figure after Laroux with dark Brown patina and Marbleized turned wooded plinth. Some wear to the original finish, running when cataloged. 24" high. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000 NOTE: Copy & paste this link into your web browser to view a short video of the clock running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHyaQG_N-Is
Condition Report: Some wear to the original finish, running when cataloged.