French Torsion Swinger Clock

French Torsion Swinger Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$8,000 – $15,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$14,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – May 05, 2007[/restrict]

French Torsion Swinger Clock, woman with roses, 8 day, time only, spring driven 4 1/2″ ball, that spins. Clock looks like old patina and all brass finish. Metal Statue is Spelter mounted to a man made octagon black slate or marble base. The woman has a dark complexion and is wearing a flowing gown with sandals. Running at the time of listing, not guaranteed to continue. Circa Later 19th Century.

(Statue finish is restored.)

26 1/2″ T x 8 1/2″ W