French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock. Standing cast metal figure of a woman wearing lose robes blowing in the breeze, holds a set of dividers in her right hand and holds the pendulum up in her left, the pendulum has a long brass rod with beveled glass bob, gilt finish and is numbered on the bottom Â1790Â; she stands on a gilt brass platform signed ÂPH. Mourey and matching number 1790, as the movement runs it swivels the platform and figure slightly clockwise then counter clockwise swinging the pendulum which regulates the clock. 4 in. white onyx dial has applied pierced brass Roman hour numerals, gilt spade hands and a gilt brass bezel; round French brass 8 day spring driven movement is signed ÂGLT (Guilmet) and numbered 1647, has a half hour count wheel strike on a single bell. Fluted plinth style white onyx case with gilt metal ribbon, corbel, shield mounts & feet, stands on a gilt carved wood platform base. In good running condition, no breaks, chips or repairs to the onyx. 25.5. in. high.
Farcot Miniature French Figural Clock. White marble base has figural gilt brass musical putti on either side of the clock tower, 2 in. porcelain dial has black Arabic hour numbers, pierced gilt hands and signed Farcot, Paris, France; French brass spring driven time only movement has a lever escapement with balance wheel, signed Farcot and numbered 653. Case is in good condition, the clock is not running, the movementÂs main spring does not hold power. 6.5 in. high x 7 in. wide x 3.75 in. deep.
Farcot Porcelain Hanging Pendant Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500 – $750[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]
Farcot Porcelain Hanging Pendant Clock. Octagonal porcelain case with green & cobalt blue background, thistle design and gilt highlights; has gilt spelter filigree and figural maiden mounts with an urn finial top. 4 in. porcelain dial has a pierced brass disc in the center, blued hands and door bezel with convex glass. French round brass 8 day spring driven movement signed ÂI.P. Japy & Cie and with Farcot trade mark, has an half hour strike on a bell. Clock is in good condition with no breaks or hairlines in the case. 22 in. high x 11 in. wide.
Farcot Porcelain Hanging Pendant Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$400 – $600[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$300[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]
Farcot Porcelain Hanging Pendant Clock. The round porcelain case has gilt decorated spelter mounts with filigree, griffins and a nesting bird on the crest, the body is painted with blue birds flying in a woodland scene. 4 in. reverse painted glass dial has an open center exposing the movement and pendulum crutch; round French brass spring driven movement signed with Farcot trade mark, has an half hour strike on a bell. Case is unsigned, has a crack from front to back at the 3 oÂclock, dial has some paint loss. 22 in. high x 10 in. wide.