212.     $200

Wm. Gilbert “Tuscan”, ca. 1901.  With "Brazilian Green Onyx Columns, Onyx Cap and Base, and a Rich Ormolu Gold Finish”, standing 19 inches high; visible escapement on a porcelain dial.  It looks pretty good, but there are issues.  The dial has a chip at 11 o’clock, and some light hairlines.  The ornate metal base is broken both front and back and held together – sort of – with solder and glue.  The round French-style movement was running until it reached the half-hour strike; the strike side needs work, as it strikes continuously until it is unwound.  So, this is more of a looker than a worker. If you’re good with these movements it should be fixable.  One sold on eBay last fall for $314.  $200-$300.