French Mystery Swinging Ball Clock

French Mystery Swinging Ball Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,500 – $3,500[/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 – Mar 07, 2020[/restrict]

The figural swinging ball clock depicts a cupid with bow and quiver that stands on a natural rock formation; in its right hand the cupid holds a post from which the pendulum hangs and swings on an “X” suspension. Has a ball top and spherical bob, the dial has applied brass hour numbers with filigree pierced hands and a ribbon above. Signed on sculpture, “Geo. Maxim” and plaque on the front reads, “Dans L’Hesitation, Par Geo. Maxim.” The clock is all original but does not run. Dimensions: 41.5 in. high x 23 in. wide x 15 in. deep. Weight: 32.75 lbs.