Original Listing Description

eBay TIFFANY & CO. SILVER BELLE ÉPOQUE QUARTER REPEATING STRUT CLOCKdoubtless the finest surviving example of its typeHighly prized clock from my personal collection. Time has come for these horological gems to find new homes. Elegant Tiffany and Co. designs from the turn of the century through the 1980s comprise a significant category of meritorious clocks curated since 1970. Yes; that's me setting the time to welcome 1974.The handsome French hallmarked first standard (.950 purity) silver bezel is beautifully proportioned, displaying jewelry grade finishing. A thick beveled crystal protects the matte gilt dial signed "Tiffany & Co." "8 Days" "France" and "Repeater Quarter Noteworthy aspects of the timepiece include delicate blued steel spade and whip hands, folding silver easel on robust hinge bracket signed "Sterling" "Tiffany & Co." and hallmarked with poincon of Paris silversmith Gerain Amond, and push-repeat steel arm with knurled brass button extending from side of the movement housing. The 8-day running pocket watch ebauche carries Swiss patent No. 7032, assigned on July 19, 1893 to watchmaker and inventor Amédée Pere Douard (1834-1913). The caliber was modified with addition of quarter repeating works by A. Comman of Paris; signing the rear movement plate "Made for Tiffany & Co." Interesting Factoids Dials of 19th century bedside and folding travel clocks were often gilded to reflect limited (candle or oil lamp) light, enabling time to be read at night. Similarly, frames containing important works of art were gilded throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Around 1910, electricity reached major metropolitan residences. Incandescent bulbs invented by Edison provided light with the flip of a switch. Following WWI, French and Swiss bedside, travel and carriage clocks incorporating very costly repeat functions became obsolete. Few of these horological marvels survive 125 years; even fewer quarter repeating specimens in fine operating order. NOTE: Earlier this year the complex movement was completely disassembled (including removal of mainsprings from barrels), ultrasonically cleaned and rinsed, elements checked for wear, pivots polished, two jewels replaced, the time train mainspring terminal restored, reassembled and lubricated with high-grade Swiss grease and two viscosity oils. Operation was bench tested for weeks and timekeeping regulated. The silver strut, bronze case back, movement housing and dust cover were hand cleaned, polished and lacquer sealed. Dial, hands and crystal were cleaned, and the sterling bezel hand polished to high luster. Meticulous restoration enhanced aesthetics, ensuring reliable mechanical operation for years. Typical labor and materials cost of professionally overhauling a quarter repeating clock of this caliber is $1,200. Please review descriptive information, study the photographs for details and enjoy the movie demonstrating quarter repeating. I'm available to respond to questions / concerns. CONSCIENTIOUSLY PACKED & SHIPPED WORLDWIDE (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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