I'm no expert, I like what I see, shelf wear on the very bottom, a tinge of lavender.
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"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it eat the ham" - Napoleon Dynamite ... [ATTACH]
In style, it's something like this ......
Just for the glass painting, I would think the White House image would make it attractive to a collector....
I think this is the artist ... Gerelamo (Gerolamo) Varese...
Here it is again, but no info ... https://community.ebay.com/t5/Archive-Antiques/Silver-overlay-perfume-bottle-Age-Cleaning-help/td-p/17082083
Here it is in "stock photo" form ......
Look for patent numbers/years too. Sometimes there is information on the flat vertical plate where the needle goes up and down. [ATTACH]
I would think there is a manufacturer name in the original booklet of directions. Maybe an address if lucky. Here's one named Iowa ......
similar here ......
similar handle here, no letter ... https://www.ebay.com/itm/254703864434
Other works with similar signature ... https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/fiorese-amedeo-n-1939-abstract-sculpture-35-c-75d41de9bf...
It may be an early automobile dash clock. What is the size if it? Here's an example of what I am thinking ......
Not everyone knows that. :pompous: It needs to be stated and re-stated. :kiss: No disrespect towards gramps. ;)
WD40 is not clock oil and should never be used on any fine instrument. Larger stuff like a car door is fine. These clocks are valued in the $75...
I found this and the parts match this Sessions Mantel Clock, Model “Mohawk”, Made in USA, 1921....
Here's a fancier finish for your style clock, loins instead of dolphins, and a different movement. Still no detailed information....
About 1910 ... https://clockhistory.com/0/document-1733-1.html
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbs=simg:CAESkQIJmOzQakaV5BsahQILELCMpwgaOwo5CAQSFIo-2QG1M6YmiyjSLYIDhii5MJwnGhtI6xqjuL9gEHq_1Scn3rbqGXe5l4Wazd...
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