453.    $75

Unsigned gilded table clock, ca. 1890.  An 11-inch tall, 10-inch wide gilded metal case with a girl carrying a basket of fruit on one side of the clock.  The gilding is bright on most of the spelter clock but the girl has been retouched with gold leaf, and much of it has flaked off.  There is also wear to the finish in various places including the sides of the clock cannister, and on some of the high points.  There is also a spot of oxidation, and part of the metal work trim is missing on the back right.  I can’t exclude the possibility that the entire clock has been repainted or regilded.  The porcelain dial has a couple of hairlines but nice Breguet hands; there is no bezel or glass over the dial.  The simple time-only movement is unsigned and running fine; as is common, there is no back cover.  $100-$175.