Guilmet Figural Mystery Swinger Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $6,000[/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 – May 21, 2016[/restrict]
Guilmet Figural 8 Day Mystery Clock. Heavy black marble mantle case with gilt bronze handles on the sides and stands on claw feet. 4 in. dial exposing the escapement with reverse painted Roman hour numerals on the frosted chapter ring and brass bezel, beveled door glass and gilt hands. Standing on top is a gilt spelter figure holding a long pendulum with a beveled glass bob. Brass 8 day spring driven movement signed with ÂGLTÂ mark for Guilmet, has a half hour strike on a bell, crank & stirrup escapement which is exposed behind the dial. The case is in very good condition; movement is in working condition. 30 in. high x 14 in. wide x 8 in. deep. Weight: 40 lbs.