Walnut Mystery Gravity Clock

Walnut Mystery Gravity Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$950[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Apr 27, 2013[/restrict]

Walnut Mystery Gravity Clock. 2.5 in. porcelain dial with black Roman hour numerals and spade and diamond hands with brass bezel; the brass movement is contained in a round walnut ball, has a lever platform escapement, powered by its own weight as falls down a pair of gilt brass shafts. Has a 2 column walnut case with arched top, oval base and stands on gilt brass feet. In good running condition, has a repair to the crest and overcoated finish; chip on dial at 5 o’clock. 15 in. high x 7.5 in. wide x 6 in. deep.