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.
Lg. French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock. Lg. standing spelter figure of a winged male, An Allegory of Progress, the figure rises within the clouds with large wings and holds a torch up in his right hand; signed Bruchon and has foundry medallion for ÂFabrication Francaise Paris, made in Paris FranceÂ. 32.25 in. high. The 35 in. gridiron pendulum swings from a post coming from the torch, has a crossed ÂXÂ suspension with 3 brass rods, blue spherical bob and 6.25 in. sphere at the top; the front of the top sphere has applied brass hour numerals and is the dial containing a round brass spring driven time only movement. In running condition, replaced minute hand; figure has a nice dark brown finish. 39.5 in. high. Weight: 24 lbs.
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 ÂCh. RuchotÂ, 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 ÂXÂ 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 ÂRÂ on the back plate and numbered Â4225Â. In nice condition, running, figure has a dark brown patina. 39 in. high. Weight: 22.5 lbs.
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.