French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock

French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,500 – $6,500[/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 – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

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 “1790”; she stands on a gilt brass platform signed “PH. 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 “GLT” (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.