A. Guilmet French Mystery Clock

A 19th century French Mystery clock by Andre Romain Guilmet, Paris. 14-day spring driven time and strike movement with Black Slate dial and inlaid Roman numerals, cast Bronze bezel, adjustable Brass and Steel pendulum with Gilded Bronze mounts and Crystal bob, rear plate with "G L T" trademark, serial #208. Black Slate case surmounted by a Bronze Classical draped figure of a Greek Goddess which suspends the pendulum, with Gilded moldings, Lion's mask side handles and a shaped molded base supported by paw feet. Minor surface wear, a few tiny edge flakes to the slate, running when cataloged. 31" high. ESTIMATE $6,000-8,000 NOTE: Copy & paste this link into your web browser to view a short video of the clock running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHyaQG_N-Is

Guilmet Figural Figural Mystery Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $6,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

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

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$5,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:

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

Guilmet Figural Figural Mystery Clock. Heavy black incised marble mantle case with gilt brass trimmings, claw feet and lions heads on the sides. Has a marble dial with gilt incised numerals and brass bezel, beveled door glass and gilt spade hands. Standing on top is a spelter figure holding a long pendulum with a beveled glass bob. The pendulum swings which swivels the figure slightly and engages the escapement. The 8 day, half hour time and bell-strike movement bears the marks of Guilmet and is numbered 1239; the figure is marked 1502. The case and the movement are in very clean condition; 24.5 in. high x 9.25 in. wide x 9 in. deep.

Guilmet Figural Figural Mystery Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$4,500 – $6,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

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

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$5,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Nov 17, 2012[/restrict]

Guilmet Figural Time And Strike 8 Day Mystery Clock.. Circa 1880. Heavy black incised marble mantle case with bronze trimmings, claw feet and lions heads on the sides. Has a marble dial with etched numerals and brass bezel, beveled door glass and gilt spade hands. Standing on top is a figure holding a long pendulum with a beveled glass bob. The pendulum swings, which swivels the figure slightly and engages the escapement. The 8 day, half hour time and bell-strike movement bears the marks of Guilmet and is numbered 2569; The figure is marked 2569 and the platform on which the figure stands is numbered 2569. The case and the movement are in very clean condition; 25 in. high x 11 in. wide x 9 in. deep

Guilmet Figural 8 Day Mystery Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$3,500 – $5,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

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

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$6,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 23, 2013[/restrict]

Guilmet Figural Time And Strike 8 Day Mystery Clock. Circa 1880. Heavy black incised marble mantle case with brass handles on the sides. Has a marble dial with etched numerals and brass bezel, beveled door glass and gilt hands. Standing on top is a gilded figure holding a long pendulum with a beveled glass bob. The pendulum swings, which rocks the figure slightly and engages the escapement; the platform and plate are numbered 4737. The 8 day, half hour time and bell-strike movement bears the marks of Guilmet and is numbered 4296. The case and the movement are in very clean condition. 24 in. high

Guilmet Figural 8 Day Mystery Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$4,500 – $6,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

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

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$3,750[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Apr 27, 2013[/restrict]

Guilmet Figural Time And Strike 8 Day Mystery Clock. Circa 1880. Heavy black incised marble mantle case with brass handles on the sides. Has a marble dial with etched numerals and brass bezel, beveled door glass and gilt hands. Standing on top is a gilded figure holding a long pendulum with a beveled glass bob. The pendulum swings, which swivels the figure slightly and engages the escapement; the platform and plate are numbered 4737. The 8 day, half hour time and bell-strike movement bears the marks of Guilmet and is numbered 4296. The case and the movement are in very clean condition. 24 in. high

Guilmet Figural Mystery Swinger Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $6,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

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

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$5,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 21, 2016[/restrict]

Guilmet Figural 8 Day Mystery Clock. Heavy black marble mantle case with gilt bronze handles on the sides and stands on claw feet. 4 in. dial exposing the escapement with reverse painted Roman hour numerals on the frosted chapter ring and brass bezel, beveled door glass and gilt hands. Standing on top is a gilt spelter figure holding a long pendulum with a beveled glass bob. Brass 8 day spring driven movement signed with “GLT” mark for Guilmet, has a half hour strike on a bell, crank & stirrup escapement which is exposed behind the dial. The case is in very good condition; movement is in working condition. 30 in. high x 14 in. wide x 8 in. deep. Weight: 40 lbs.

Guilmet Time & Strike 8 Day Mystery Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$6,000 – $8,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

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

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$6,500[/restrict]

Sold Date:

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

Guilmet Figural Time And Strike 8 Day Mystery Clock. c.1880. Heavy black incised marble mantle case with gilt brass handles on the sides and stands on claw feet. Has a 4 in. marble dial with etched numerals and brass bezel, beveled door glass and gilt hands. Standing on top is a bronze figure holding a long pendulum with a beveled glass bob, figure is signed S. Marie (attr: Desire Pierre Louis Marie, 19th c, France). The pendulum swings rotating the plate under the figure slightly and engages the escapement; the platform plate and figure are numbered 001. The large round 8 day, half hour time and bell-strike movement bears the marks of Guilmet and is numbered 2061. The case and the movement are in very clean condition. 28.5 in. high