Gubelin Inlaid Mahogany Turtle Mystery Clock

18 Karat Gold Gubelin Lapis & Sapphire Brooch

Description

BROOCH. 18kyg signed Gubelin lapis turtle brooch with sapphire eye, 1″ x 1 3/4″.

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$500 – $700[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]San Rafael Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$375[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Oct 18, 2008[/restrict]

Retailed by Gubelin, Lucerne, Turtle mystery clock

Description

Retailed by Gubelin, Lucerne, Turtle mystery clock table, early 20th century, mahogany, brass, marble, silver, Swiss works, French hallmarks, 15.5″dia x 30.25″h

Condition

Good working order. Rubbed maker’s mark to silver tray and head of minerva stamp. Marble without chips or cracks present. Light scratches and patina to brass trim. Nicely polished finish. Unsure if turtle is original or a replacement. Works stamped Swiss / Gubelin / Lucerne. Brass stamped Medaille D’ Or / Paris 1900. Comes with two keys: one for winding the mechanism and one for setting the time.

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $6,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Treadway Toomey Auctions[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,750[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Jun 04, 2016[/restrict]

Gubelin Inlaid Mahogany Turtle Clock Table

Description

Gubelin Inlaid Mahogany Turtle Clock Table. Beautiful mahogany table has a 16 in. dia. inlaid top with gilt brass trim around the edge, mounted hanging bronze garland panels around the apron and gilt bronze filigree mounts at the top and feet of the long French legs. Inset in the top is a 9 in. dia. silvered tray acting as the clock dial with incised hour numerals and minute markers and a fancy wooden turtle which rotates around the interior of the dial tray; the turtle’s nose indicates the time and is operated by brass spring driven movement under the top, signed “Gubelin, Lucerne, Swiss, Twelve (12) Jewels” and numbered 3859 with brass plates, platform lever escapement and rotating magnetic wheel with 4 brass spokes. Movement is clean and in good running condition, turtle is a nice quality replacement. c.1900. Nice clock, 29.5 in. high x 16 in. dia.

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,500 – $6,500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaines Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

GUBELIN WATER MYSTERY CLOCK TURTLE RARE

Description

366.1 E. GUBELIN MYSTERY TURTLE WATER CLOCK. MADE IN SWITZERLAND. EIGHT DAY MOVEMENT, BRASS BODY, GILDED CHAPTER RING. 3″ TALL, 8″ WIDE. GOOD CONDITION.

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$100 – $200[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Imperial Auction[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$230[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Feb 14, 2016[/restrict]