A French floating turtle mystery clock for Charles Frodsham & Co., London

A French floating turtle mystery clock for Charles Frodsham & Co., London

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,200 – $1,500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Schmitt Horan & Co.[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,900[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Jun 12, 2022[/restrict]

Paris, France, for Charles Frodsham, a turn of the 20th century floating turtle mystery clock, the the rosewood and rosewood veneer case with molded base on brass feet, the sides with recessed, molded panels and book matched veneers, with molded top supporting a water filled pewter bowl, the rim with engraved roman numerals, the floating turtle indicating the time, driven by a magnetic ring attached to the timepiece movement with lever platform concealed in the base, an engraved plaque on the case front marked "Made in Paris for Chas. Frodsham & Co., 115 New Bond St, London 20220"