Inverted Pendulum Mystery Swinger Clock

Inverted Pendulum 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]$4,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Mar 23, 2019[/restrict]

Inverted Pendulum Mystery Swinger Clock. Alabaster 2 column portico case with dore bronze mounts and trim; a large gridiron pendulum hangs from the top of the case on a knife point suspension. The elaborate bronze pendulum bob measuring 4.5 in. containing the brass 3.25 in. dial signed “Breguet et Fils” and has black painted Roman hour numbers; the 8 day spring driven movement is contained within the pendulum bob, has a pinwheel escapement and a half hour bell strike, in running condition. Case has a small repair to the alabaster at the top and some chipping at the top fittings of the columns. 23″ high x 12.5″ wide x 5.5″ deep. Weight 23 lbs.