AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE BELLE EPOQUE CHELSEA CAST DORE BRONZE SHELF CLOCK. RETAILED BY EDWARD F. CALDWELL AND CO., N.Y.

AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE BELLE EPOQUE CHELSEA CAST DORE BRONZE SHELF CLOCK. RETAILED BY EDWARD F. CALDWELL AND CO., N.Y. First quarter 20th Century. The enamel dial with roman numerals centering a bronze rondel cast with cherubs, the time aperture within an octagonal dore bronze case surmounted by a draped urn all cast with anthemion leaves and floral garlands raised on a C-scrolled base cast with a scallop shell on a rectangular molded plinth cast with scrolls and anthemion leaves, engraved on the lower edge in script “E.F. Caldwell & Co. Inc. New York”. Raised on cast turned feet.The backplate also engraved with the name of the retail company above a small faint hand inscription “JA-12-23 X-186″(January 12, 1923. Item 186?).The backplate centered by a cast rosette enclosing an aperture for regulating speed of clock.The brass works within, stamped “Chelsea Clock Co. Boston, USA ” also engraved with the serial number “102363”. SIZE: 13 1/2″ h X 7″ X 3 3/4″. PROVENANCE: While little is known of the specific history of this clock we can determine the age of the Chelsea works as being manufactured between 1915 and 1919. A clock with nearly identical case is illustrated on the Chelsea Clock Company web site. Edward F Caldwell & Co. was founded in 1895 and renowned for its high quality metalwork. The company specialized in manufacturing lighting fixtures, clocks and desk accessories. The firm was dissolved in the early 1930s. CONDITION: Very fine condition with original surfaces and very good patina, no defects noted. 9-90969 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1595	$0.00	AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE BELLE EPOQUE CHELSEA CAST DORE BRONZE SHELF CLOCK. RETAILED BY EDWARD F. CALDWELL AND CO., N.Y. First quarter 20th Century. The enamel dial with roman numerals centering a bronze rondel cast with cherubs, the time aperture within an octagonal dore bronze case surmounted by a draped urn all cast with anthemion leaves and floral garlands raised on a C-scrolled base cast with a scallop shell on a rectangular molded plinth cast with scrolls and anthemion leaves, engraved on the lower edge in script “E.F. Caldwell & Co. Inc. New York”. Raised on cast turned feet.The backplate also engraved with the name of the retail company above a small faint hand inscription “JA-12-23 X-186″(January 12, 1923. Item 186?).The backplate centered by a cast rosette enclosing an aperture for regulating speed of clock.The brass works within, stamped “Chelsea Clock Co. Boston, USA ” also engraved with the serial number “102363”. SIZE: 13 1/2″ h X 7″ X 3 3/4″. PROVENANCE: While little is known of the specific history of this clock we can determine the age of the Chelsea works as being manufactured between 1915 and 1919. A clock with nearly identical case is illustrated on the Chelsea Clock Company web site. Edward F Caldwell & Co. was founded in 1895 and renowned for its high quality metalwork. The company specialized in manufacturing lighting fixtures, clocks and desk accessories. The firm was dissolved in the early 1930s. CONDITION: Very fine condition with original surfaces and very good patina, no defects noted. 9-90969 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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