Robert Houdin’s First Mystery Clock

Robert Houdin’s First Mystery Clock
Robert Houdin’s First Mystery Clock
Robert Houdin’s First Mystery Clock
Robert Houdin’s First Mystery Clock
Robert Houdin’s First Mystery Clock

Robert Houdin’s First Mystery Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$5,000 – $10,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$5,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Oct 07, 2006[/restrict]

Robert Houdin’s first mystery clock: shown in Robert’s book on the subject; patinated metals; gesso covered wooden base.

(Only minor rear nicks & losses; minor hairlines to porcelain dial; string suspension; pendulum & rod separated.)

Not running. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL. All items sell As Is, Where Is, no guarantees or warrantees of any kind expressed or implied. We Do Not Accept Paypal.

16 1/2″ T x 7 3/4″ W x 5″ D.

Robert Houdin Glass Dial Mystery Clock

Robert Houdin Glass Dial Mystery Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$12,000 – $15,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$13,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Apr 27, 2013[/restrict]

Robert Houdin Glass Dial Mystery Clock. 4.5 in. 2 plate glass dial, the front plate has reverse painted black Roman hour numerals and gilt arrow pointer hand which moves the rear glass plate driven by gears on it’s outer edge contained in the brass bezel. The dial is raised on dore bronze filigree molded arms raising up from the center stem containing more gears and arms connecting to the escapement of the movement, the dore bronze base has a serpentine form with applied dore filigree and maidens head and stands overall on a gilt wood platform. Round French brass spring driven silk thread movement has and hour strike on a steel bell in the base .The front mounted escapement engages a large crown wheel in the back of the movement with rotates a series of rods and gears running up through the stem and right support arm which turns the rear glass plate to which the time indicator is attached. Circa 1830, in good running condition. 17 in. high.

2 Jefferson Golden Mystery Clocks

2 Jefferson Golden Mystery Clocks
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$50 – $500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$140[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Jan 06, 2010[/restrict]

2 Jefferson Golden Mystery Clocks:

1.) Golden Minute; glass dial on a metal base. Running at this time. No condition problems to the case. 7 1/4″

2.) Golden View; glass dial on a wide wooden base. Running at this time. (Slight scratch to top edge of wooden base. 7″ x 14″

French Figural ‘Victory’ Mystery Swinging Clock

French Figural ‘Victory’ Mystery Swinging Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

French Figural “Victory” Mystery Swinging Clock. Standing white metal sculpture by F. Picault titled “Victoria” with foundry mark for Fabrication Francaise, Paris, a standing figure of a man wearing waist garments and a cape, holds a sword in one hand and the clock pendulum up in the other, on a green marble base. Mystery swinger gridiron pendulum has an X suspension with 3.25 in. porcelain dial at the top, brass spring driven movement signed Japy Freres and with the mark of Guilmet, numbered 7677, has an half hour strike on a bell. In running condition, clock strikes, no breaks or repairs. 29 in. high.

Robert Jack, Glasgow Astronomical Regulator

Robert Jack, Glasgow Astronomical Regulator
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $6,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$3,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

Robert Jack, Glasgow Astronomical Floor Regulator. 13 in. silvered dial signed “Robert Jack, Glasgow, Chronometer”, has black incised numbers on the large minute ring, 4.5 in sub hour dial, 4.5 in. sub seconds dial and a silvered bezel; quality brass 8 day weight driven time only movement with deadbeat escapement, inverted pendulum crutch, maintaining power, fancy pierced decorated pulley, brass covered weight and brass covered pendulum bob with steel rod. In a fancy burled walnut case with arched top, large glass door panel, inset panel on the base and filigree pierced carved sash under the dial; lower panel has 2 age splits and has an old worn enhanced original finish. 81 in. high x 24 in. wide x 11 in. deep.

A 19TH CENTURY BRASS LANTERN CLOCK, ROBERT EVANS,

A 19TH CENTURY BRASS LANTERN CLOCK, ROBERT EVANS,
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]£100 – £150[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]John Nicholson Auctioneers[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]£110[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]6:00 AM – Nov 08, 2013[/restrict]

A 19TH CENTURY BRASS LANTERN CLOCK, ROBERT EVANS, HABSTEAD. 15 inches.

Robert A. Pari French Silk String Statue Clock

Robert A. Pari French Silk String Statue Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $2,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$800[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 01, 2010[/restrict]

Robert A. Pari French Silk String Statue Clock: dore metal and bronze with an Arabian style horse and rider reclining on the case. The movement is signed Robert A. Pari and numbered B38. The 2 1/2″ silver dial has a seconds dial at the 12; has a fancy bezel and designed without a glass front.

(The clock is over wound and not running; there is no pendulum.)

12″ tall

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