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.