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A fine and rare French Empire swinging mystery clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$8,000 – $12,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Schmitt Horan & Co[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$6,500[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Nov 20, 2021, 2021[/restrict]

Hippolyte Azur, Paris, a fine and rare Empire style swinging mystery clock, molded, mahogany veneered oak plinth below a turned, veneered column, surmounted by a gilt putto on one knee, the figure holding a rope connected to a scrolled, gilt bracket, the bracket suspending the swinging clock with knife edge suspension, gridiron pendulum, and ornamental bob containing the two train, pendule de Paris movement signed "Pons", striking the hour and half hour on a bell, roman numeral, silvered dial with engine turned center and constant seconds at 12:00, blued steel Breguet style hands, a bar across the back of the pendulum signed "Hte. Azur 1832"

French Figural ‘Victory’ Mystery Swinging Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,500[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

French Figural ÂVictoryÂ Mystery Swinging Clock. Standing white metal sculpture by F. Picault titled ÂVictoriaÂ with foundry mark for Fabrication Francaise, Paris, a standing figure of a man wearing waist garments and a cape, holds a sword in one hand and the clock pendulum up in the other, on a green marble base. Mystery swinger gridiron pendulum has an X suspension with 3.25 in. porcelain dial at the top, brass spring driven movement signed Japy Freres and with the mark of Guilmet, numbered 7677, has an half hour strike on a bell. In running condition, clock strikes, no breaks or repairs. 29 in. high.

Rare Swinging Kids Mystery Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$40,000 – $60,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$22,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Oct 06, 2007[/restrict]

Rare Swinging Kids Mystery Clock: Spelter and marble with dore feet and supports. French, Circa 1885, with a time only movement. The title tag on the front reads “Idylle Printaniede Par Geo Maxime”.

(Lower right corner has a leaf broken, above the marble base.)

33″ T

Clock is running at time of listing, but not guaranteed to continue.

You must make packing and shipping arrangements for this clock.

French Swinging Arm Mystery Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,200 – $1,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$850[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Mar 07, 2020[/restrict]

French swinger clock depicts a woman wearing flowing garments and holding the swinging pendulum, titled “Autumn Breeze.” Plaque on the front reads: “Brise d’Automne, par Aug. Moreau (Med d’or).” In running condition with a replaced movement and ball. Dimensions: 39.5 in. high x 9.5 in. wide x 12 in. deep. Weight: 18.15 lbs.

French Swinging Arm Mystery Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,200 – $1,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$850[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Mar 07, 2020[/restrict]

3 Pc. French Figural Swinging Mystery Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,750[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 17, 2014[/restrict]

3 Pc. French Figural Swinging Mystery Clock Set. Signed L.F. Moreau standing spelter figure of a woman wearing flowing garments, in her left hand she holds a tablet which is propped up on a tree stump which reads ÂAu MeriteÂ, her right hand holds up a post from which the pendulum swings on a crossed suspension spring; the 3 rod gridiron pendulum has an original blue painted sphere at the top containing the spring driven movement and the clock dial with applied brass Roman hour numerals, pierced hands and smaller spherical pendulum bob at the bottom. 24 in. high. Accompanied by a pair of spelter side figures, a fisherman and woman with fishing nets and basket of fish; 15 in. high, standing on turned wood bases. Each figure is in good condition with no visible breaks or repairs, figures have a worn original finish.

French Mystery Swinging Ball Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$2,500 – $3,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,200[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Mar 07, 2020[/restrict]

The figural swinging ball clock depicts a cupid with bow and quiver that stands on a natural rock formation; in its right hand the cupid holds a post from which the pendulum hangs and swings on an “X” suspension. Has a ball top and spherical bob, the dial has applied brass hour numbers with filigree pierced hands and a ribbon above. Signed on sculpture, “Geo. Maxim” and plaque on the front reads, “Dans L’Hesitation, Par Geo. Maxim.” The clock is all original but does not run. Dimensions: 41.5 in. high x 23 in. wide x 15 in. deep. Weight: 32.75 lbs.