Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock

Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock
Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock
Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock
Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock
Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock

Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$500 – $750[/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 – Nov 16, 2019[/restrict]

Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock. Standing spelter figure of a woman wearing long garments holds a quiver in her left hand and in her right, she holds a post that supports the pendulum. The 25 in. gridiron pendulum has a 4.5 in. ball top and spherical bob, the dial has applied brass hour numbers with gilt filigree pierced hands; brass 8 day spring driven time only movement signed “Ansonia Clock Co.” is contained behind the dial which powers the mystery swinging pendulum. Corrosion on patina, figure missing bow. Dimensions: 30 in. high. Weight: 15.40 lbs.

Lg. French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock

Lg. French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 21, 2016[/restrict]

Lg. French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock. Tall spelter figure of a blacksmith signed “Ch. Ruchot”, the figure stands beside an anvil, holding his hammer and a post up in his right hand. The 38.5 in. long gridiron pendulum swings on an “X” suspension from the post which the figure holds, has 2 tone silvered and brass rods, 6.5 in. ball top is the clock dial with applied pierced brass hour numerals and fancy brass hands and has a spherical pendulum bob; round brass 8 day spring driven time only movement, stamped with a large “R” on the back plate and numbered “4225”. In nice condition, running, figure has a dark brown patina. 39 in. high. Weight: 22.5 lbs.

French Figural Mystery 2 Chain Swinger Clock

French Figural Mystery 2 Chain Swinger Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$5,000 – $7,500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,750[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 23, 2013[/restrict]

French Figural Mystery 2 Chain Swinger Clock. Standing cast metal figure of a woman marked in 2 places with the initials “L.S.F.”; she holds up in her right hand a gilt bronze post with crossbar having hanging chains from which the clock swings. 3 in. porcelain dial has black Roman hour numerals with gilt pierced hands, brass 8 day time only spring driven movement is encased in a bronze tub with pointer at the bottom, finial and handles at the top; the jeweled pin pallet escapement is engaged by a crutch attached to one of the handles. Clock is in good running condition with no missing or broken parts. 24 in. high.

Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock

Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$500 – $750[/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 – Nov 16, 2019[/restrict]

Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock. Standing spelter figure of a woman wearing long garments holds a quiver in her left hand and in her right, she holds a post that supports the pendulum. The 25 in. gridiron pendulum has a 4.5 in. ball top and spherical bob, the dial has applied brass hour numbers with gilt filigree pierced hands; brass 8 day spring driven time only movement signed “Ansonia Clock Co.” is contained behind the dial which powers the mystery swinging pendulum. Corrosion on patina, figure missing bow. Dimensions: 30 in. high. Weight: 15.40 lbs.

For a detailed condition report on this item, please email jf@fontainesauction.com

Ansonia Fisher Mystery Ball Swinger Clock

Ansonia Fisher Mystery Ball Swinger Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,300[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – May 05, 2007[/restrict]

Ansonia Fisher Mystery Ball Swinger Clock. Looks to be all original and is running at this time

24″ T

Houdin’s Figural Mystery Swinger Clock

Houdin’s Figural Mystery Swinger Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$10,000 – $15,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$9,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 21, 2016[/restrict]

Houdin Figural Mystery Swinger Clock. 6.25 in. dia. reverse painted glass dial with black Roman hour numerals, arrow style hands, a brass disc center with small unusual pinwheel mystery escapement and pendulum bob behind the hands and contained within. Dial is mounted at the top of a large 2 tone gridiron pendulum suspended on a rod held by a standing female figure; has a 3.5 in. star studded spherical bob with blue finish and applied wreath and crown on the front, the bob contains a round brass 8 day spring time only driven movement, numbered 878, which powers the clock and has an inverted pendulum crutch reaching up from the top. The spelter figure wearing spring garments, holds the pendulum up in one hand and a nest of birds in the other beside her hip; stands on a rouge marble base with 4 turned feet. 30 in. high x 9 in. wide x 9 in. deep. Weight: 21.75 lbs.

Guilmet Figural Mystery Swinger Clock

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.

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