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French Figural ‘Victory’ Mystery Swinging Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,500[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

French Figural ÂVictoryÂ Mystery Swinging Clock. Standing white metal sculpture by F. Picault titled ÂVictoriaÂ with foundry mark for Fabrication Francaise, Paris, a standing figure of a man wearing waist garments and a cape, holds a sword in one hand and the clock pendulum up in the other, on a green marble base. Mystery swinger gridiron pendulum has an X suspension with 3.25 in. porcelain dial at the top, brass spring driven movement signed Japy Freres and with the mark of Guilmet, numbered 7677, has an half hour strike on a bell. In running condition, clock strikes, no breaks or repairs. 29 in. high.

French Figural Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$5,000 – $7,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$5,500[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

French Figural Dore Bronze & Alabaster Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock. Standing bronze classical robed female figure holding an urn in one hand and the pendulum in the other, hanging from a silk thread suspension, figure is unsigned; white alabaster base has dore bronze side mounts & feet. 4 in. gilt metal dial has applied brass Roman hour numerals and gilt spade hands; round brass 8 day spring driven movement signed Japy Freres et Cie., has an half hour strike with a bell, movement has a vertical post connected to a lever at the top of the movement which rotates the pendulum clockwise. Clock is in working condition, figure has a nice dark brown patina and old minor repairs to the front corners of the base. 35 in. high x 18 in. wide x 9.5 in. deep.

3 Pc. French Figural Swinging Mystery Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,750[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 17, 2014[/restrict]

3 Pc. French Figural Swinging Mystery Clock Set. Signed L.F. Moreau standing spelter figure of a woman wearing flowing garments, in her left hand she holds a tablet which is propped up on a tree stump which reads ÂAu MeriteÂ, her right hand holds up a post from which the pendulum swings on a crossed suspension spring; the 3 rod gridiron pendulum has an original blue painted sphere at the top containing the spring driven movement and the clock dial with applied brass Roman hour numerals, pierced hands and smaller spherical pendulum bob at the bottom. 24 in. high. Accompanied by a pair of spelter side figures, a fisherman and woman with fishing nets and basket of fish; 15 in. high, standing on turned wood bases. Each figure is in good condition with no visible breaks or repairs, figures have a worn original finish.

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 Â1790Â; she stands on a gilt brass platform signed ÂPH. MoureyÂ 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 ÂGLTÂ (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 Swinging Arm Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$3,000 – $5,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$3,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 17, 2014[/restrict]

Lg. French Figural Swinging Arm Mystery Clock. Large bronze patinated spelter standing figure of a winged cupid holding a bow in his left hand and a quiver of arrows at his hip, his right hand is raised holding the post from which the pendulum swings on a crossed suspension; signed Geo. Maxim and a plaque on the front reads Dans lÂHesitation, Par. Geo. Maxim, in good condition, has a medium brown finish. The large gridiron pendulum measures 36 in. long with a 6.75 in. spherical ball at the top containing the movement with filigree & ribbon mounted crest and shoulder bracket over a silvered and gilt 3 rod gridiron pendulum and spherical bob at the bottom; has a green painted surface with applied Roman hour numerals and gilt pierced hands, round brass 8 day time only movement is signed ÂG. Schmol, ParisÂ. In good condition with no breaks or repairs, in running condition. Overall height is 40 in.

Lg. French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,250[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 21, 2016[/restrict]

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.