Bronze Fountain Novelty Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $1,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt’s Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,200[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Oct 01, 2022[/restrict]
A 19th century Bronze Fountain novelty clock by William Hart, Harrison, Chepstow, England, worked 1822-1848. 1-day fusee driven watch movement with engraved cock and Silvered dial with Roman numerals marked "Harrison, Chepstow, No. 5973". Bronze case with Gothic Revival design contains the timepiece above a fountain with a twisted glass automaton which operates on demand with a separate key wind mechanism. Original patina with Slivered and Gilded detail, some wear, replaced minute hand, running when cataloged. 10 3/4" high. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500
Antique German Animated Water Fountain Shelf Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500 – $1,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$125[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]October 1, 2016[/restrict]
French Bronze Animated Fountain Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,500 – $3,500[/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 – Nov 23, 2013[/restrict]
French Bronze Animated Fountain Clock. The dial has a relief decorated dore bronze chapter ring with rose and filigree design and painted black Roman hour numerals on round panels, silvered damascened center and open moon hands. The 2 tone dore & patinated bronze clock case has a figural cherub on top, leaning against an urn, the urn has a spiral glass rod which spins, running on a separate movement contained in the case; the figure holds a gold paddle and beside the figure, tucked among the reeds is a lyre, painted pallet and a bundle with initials ÂAi. Co. Decorated around the dial with hanging cornucopias under fruit baskets with figural dolphin faces spitting out 3 more spiral glass rods into the gothic arch pierced decorated well below; the lower spinning rods run on a separate movement contained in the bottom of the case. Has a typical round brass spring driven silk thread movement with half hour count-wheel strike mechanism on a bell. 22.5 in. high x 10 in. wide x 7.5 in. deep.
Animated Wallace Fountain Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$10,000 – $15,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$12,500[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Apr 27, 2013[/restrict]
Animated Wallace Fountain Clock. French Marble & Bronze Animated Wallace Fountain Clock. Bronze 2 tone case in the form of a tower with long scrolling corbels on the corners, the cupola top has a fish scale pattern, dolphin finial, figural maidens holding up the dome and an animated spiral glass rod. The glass rod spins, running on a designated movement. French brass, time only clock movement has silvered chapter ring with Roman hour numerals above a Reaumur barometer; stands on a black marble base. In very good working condition. 20.5 in. high x 8.5 in. wide x 8.5 in. deep.
Animated Wallace Fountain Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$6,000 – $8,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$15,000[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Jun 02, 2012[/restrict]
French Marble & Bronze Animated Wallace Fountain Clock. Dore bronze case in the form of a tower with long scrolling corbels on the corners, the cupola top has a fish scale pattern, dolphin finial, has peacocks on the corners of the dome with palm trees and silvered arches exposing an animated spiral glass rod. The glass rod spins, running on a designated movement, time only clock movement signed , Deniau & Borius Fabricants Paris, has silvered dial with Roman hour numerals above a silvered barometer dial; stands on a rouge marble base. In very good working condition, 22 in. high.
Condition
Ansonia/Vincenti 3 Piece Clock Set, “Fountain”
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $4,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,600[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 05, 2013[/restrict]
Ansonia/Vincenti 3 Piece Clock Set, “Fountain”: Shown in the Ansonia book on page 398 – No. 1544 is the clock title “Fountain”. The 5 cup candelabras are not shown in the book. The movement is French by Vincenti with an 1855 or 1858 date in the mark. It is No. 4341. There is a floral decorated enamel dial with hands that are engraved silver, almost feather-like with cut out centers. The movement strikes the hour and 1/2 hour on a cup bell. The marble and metal clock and matching side pieces are Art Nouveau all the way and in excellent original condition.
(The clock runs and strikes for a little while then stops. The pendulum seems to be too long.)
Dial – 4″ Diameter; Clock – 22 1/4″ Tall x 15 1/8″ Wide; Side pieces – 22″ Tall x 8 1/2″ Wide.
Sells as is, where is.
**Please note, this item ships F.O.B. which means you, the buyer, must make all of your own packing and shipping arrangements.
French Dore Animated Fountain Clock w/ Man
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500 – $1,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,300[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 01, 2011[/restrict]
French Dore Animated Fountain Clock w/Man: ornate bronze & dore case w/ Shakespearean style male figure; machined dial w/serpent; silk string, bell strike movement.
17″ x 10 1/2″