East Wing Estate Sales & Auction Co.
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Oct 18th Antiques & Estate Auction

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 09:00AM EDT
  2025-10-18 09:00:00 2025-10-18 09:00:00 America/New_York East Wing Estate Sales & Auction Co. East Wing Estate Sales & Auction Co. : Oct 18th Antiques & Estate Auction https://bid.eastwingestates.com/auctions/east-wing-estate-sales-auction-co/oct-18th-antiques-estate-auction-20691
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Lot 117

Fine 19th C. French Industrial Centrifugal Governor Clock & Barometer

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Starting Bid
$500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
$10,000 $250
$25,000 $500
$50,000 $1,000
$100,000 $2,500

This rare late Victorian-era industrial clock was crafted in France with exceptional quality. The functional governor balls move up and down by a central spring retainer, while large glass globes magnify the silvered dials for a striking appearance.

The case has been professionally restored: the brass polished and waxed, and the nickel plating redone by a piano restoration specialist. Original dents and dings were preserved to maintain historical character. The movement is an 8-day, time-only, lever-action mechanism; however, the barometer movement is missing. Some chips are present on the glass edges, though they do not detract from the presentation.

A rare and exceptional piece, sold for decorative purposes only. Mechanical functionality is not guaranteed, and it is offered As-Is. See lot photos for more details and lot information.

Clock measurements: " L x " W x " T

🚚 Local Delivery Available
Delivery Fee for this item: $60

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📍 Pickup Terms:
All items are located at our Oakville, CT gallery. Pickup is by appointment only:
Tuesday through Saturday (following the auction), 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
A scheduling link will be emailed after the auction.

Note: If you cannot make the pickup window, you must contact us before bidding to make alternative arrangements.

❗ Important: All items must be picked up by the Saturday following the auction. Items not collected will incur $5 per lot, per day storage fees unless prior arrangements are made.
Items held over 30 days without contact may be considered abandoned and resold without further notice or refund.


📦 Shipping Advisory:
We do not offer in-house shipping. All shipping must be arranged through a third-party shipper. Please obtain quotes before bidding—shipping can be expensive regardless of item cost (e.g., a $10 item may cost $100+ to ship).
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📋 Condition Reports:
The absence of a condition note does not imply an item is flawless. Reports are provided as a courtesy and reflect our team’s qualified opinions—not guarantees. LiveAuctioneers dimensions and weights may differ and are primarily for shipping estimates.

Buyers are responsible for reviewing all provided photos—these form part of the condition report. Flaws may appear in images even if not noted in text. By bidding, you acknowledge you have reviewed and accepted the photos and descriptions.

🔍 Reminder: All items are sold "as is, where is" without warranties, guarantees, or returns. If in doubt, contact us before bidding with questions.

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