French Renommee Swinging Arm Figural Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt’s Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,700[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Oct 01, 2022[/restrict]
A late 19th century French "Renommee" (Fame) model swinging arm figural clock. 8-day time and strike movement within a painted spherical body with Roman numerals with compensating pendulum and Gilded mounts. "Renommee" Spelter figure after Auguste Moreau with two color patina and marbleized turned wooden plinth. Some wear to the original finish, spheres with older repainting, replaced nut on swing arm, running when cataloged. 34 3/4" high. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000 NOTE: Copy & paste this link into your web browser to view a short video of the clock running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHyaQG_N-Is