Rare Torsion Pendulum Mystery Clock, sculpture by Auguste Moreau, circa 1890-ClockPrices.Com

Rare Torsion Pendulum Mystery Clock, sculpture by Auguste Moreau, circa 1890

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$5,000 – $8,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$9,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Mar 31, 2023[/restrict]

Rare Torsion Pendulum Mystery Clock, sculpture by Auguste Moreau, circa 1890

Patinaed metal figure of Nebuleuse by August Moreau on a roux marble base supports the Torsion Pendulum. The rear view shows the suspension assembly which passes down through the tube.

Ht. 30 1/2 in.

Provenance: Jim Cipra, Horological Consultant, Long Beach, California.
The collection of Dr. William Thomas, Naples, Florida.

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Andre Romain Guilmet, Mystery Torsion Clock, circa 1875

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$8,000 – $12,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$15,500[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Mar 31, 2023[/restrict]

Andre Romain Guilmet, Mystery Torsion Clock, circa 1875

Patinaed metal and marble, glass dial, satin glass chapter ring, exposed escapement, bell striking Samuel Marti movement, torsion pendulum

Ht. 29 in. W 8 1/2 in. D 8 1/2 in.

Provenance: Sotheby's, Masterpieces from the Time Museum, 2002, Time Museum Inventory No. 1075.
The collection of Dr. William Thomas, Naples, Florida.

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Auguste Moreau 3 Piece Lady Clock Set

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$300 – $700[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$350[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 01, 2011[/restrict]

Auguste Moreau 3 Piece Lady Clock Set “Fleurs de Printemps”: green onyx candelabras..

(Some patina touch ups.)

23″

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Auguste Moreau Dore Bronze Ormolu Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$400 – $500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Abington Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Jan 27, 2022[/restrict]

Auguste Moreau, France (1834-1917). Louis XVI style dore bronze and alabaster pedestal clock surmounted with dore bronze sculpture of young child. Ormolu acanthus wreath and floral bunting accents. White clock face has arabic numerals and enamel floral designs. Winding key is enclosed in back. Comes with original gold tooled leather case. Clock measures 7.5"H x 3"W x 3"D. Case 9"H x 4"W x 4"D. Condition report: wear to case, please see photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. For an instant guaranteed third party shipping quote through Quality Packing and Shipping visit: https://www.qualitypackship.com/abington-copy-1 or contact our other third party shippers.

French Auguste Moreau Figural Spelter Clock Cupid

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Donley Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$750[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Nov 12, 2022[/restrict]

This remarkable, large, figural clock depicts a cherub with girl atop a column hung with laurels. Sculpted by Auguste Moreau and with a Japy Freres Honneur clock movement, this spelter cased clock has the appearance of bronze. Measures 27 1/2"H X 12"W. The bezel and pendulum is missing and the children are loose on the base. There is some corrosion. See Photos. Starts up but does not keep proper time over an extended period of time.

Rare Diana Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$7,000 – $9,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$7,500[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Apr 27, 2013[/restrict]

Rare Diana Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock. Standing bronze figure of Diana the Huntress, she is wearing a robe and holds a bow with a quiver of arrows at her left side, in her right hand she holds the pendulum. Hanging from 3 chains, under a large 4 spring suspension cluster is a cobalt sphere; containing the spring driven movement with a conical platform at the top, teardrop acorn bob hangs in the center and the dial of the sphere and has applied brass Roman hour numerals. The spring inside the movement drives the mystery escapement at the top as the conical bob hanging in the center swings around clockwise, has an hour and half hour bell strike. A very rare and unusual clock in very good working condition. 27.5 in. high.

Rare French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock, in the form of a Weaver

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$7,000 – $10,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$4,250[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Mar 31, 2023[/restrict]

Rare French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock, in the form of a Weaver

Bernoux of Paris, circa 1875. Black marble, bronze statue is after culptor, Auguste Nadaud. 8-day movement with an hour and half-hour bell strike and a unique filitrice pinwheel detent escapement. The movement signed Bernoux, Paris, Brevete.

Ht. 29 3/8 in. W 16 3/8 in. D 9 in.

Provenance: Jim Cipra, Horological Consultant, Long Beach, California.
The collection of Dr. William Thomas, Naples, Florida.

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