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A Car-Form Clock, Barometer on Plinth 12-3/4 x 1
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A Car-Form Clock, Barometer on Plinth 12-3/4 x 19-1/4 x 8-1/2 inches (32.4 x 48.9 x 21.6 cm) on a 3-1/4 inch base
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A 19TH C. PARCEL GILT BRONZE LYRE FORM CLOCK WITH PUTTI
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The fine French time piece in the form of a gilt bronze lyre-form tower embellished with acanthus buds and other ornamentation, two figural faun-like cherubs in dark patina on either side, a white marble platform having molded edge trimmed in ormolu with rounded ends and trimmed in ormolu beading, raised on four toupie feet, the clock displayed in the lyre's center has porcelain enamel dial fronting a brass plate time and strike movement signed AD Mougin.
Measures 25 x 13 x 7 inches.
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Charles Frodsham gilt metal mantel clock in the form of
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Charles Frodsham gilt metal mantel clock in the form of a reclining female figure in classic dress on plinth base decorated with festoons, enamelled dial, with twin train movement striking on bell 44cm x 45cm
French Bronze Bell Form Clock
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Circa 1900 French E. B. Depose Oval Trademark 8 Day Mantel Clock with 2.5″ Cast bronze dial with enamel cartouche markers, Circular brass movement with fixed pendulum, Heavy cast bronze bell form with Renaissance style decorations and Latin writing, with turned brass feet.. Excellent condition with minor wear to finish, flaked enamel to numeral VI near winding arbor.. 7.75″H x 5.5″W x 5″D
Folk art carved owl form clock
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A 7 jewel timepiece by Seth Thomas (Thomastown, CT) #1215 mounted within a carved wood casement in the form of an owl, 13″ in height. The carving from what appears to be solid walnut gives the impression that it is one-of-a-kind. Glass eyes.
Easel Form Desk Clock
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A decorated Victorian easel form desk clock in a metal and gold gilt easel form case with an inserted timepiece movement.
Josef BoÂek, Clock in Shield Form with Appliqu,
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Softwood body, lacquered veneer, brass, metal
Bohemia, Prague, 1819
Josef BoÂek (1782-1835) Â Czech clock maker, inventor and engineer
Large circular brass movement, signed Âiosepe Bo?eck in Prag N:39 A: 1819Â, spring driven, lever escapement
Quarter strike on two spiral gongs, pendulum suspension
Repetition function, strike silent function
White enamel dial, Roman hour-markers, outer minute ring, long steel hands
Shield-shaped case, sides decorated with floral gold paint, front with brass applications in the form of garlands and further floral/vegetal motifs as well as a Neptune motif with seahorses and trident
Overall dimensions: 57 x 42.5 x 11 cm
Good condition
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 1,400 Euro
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The wall clock is in a good condition, consistent with age. The reverse case door has several larger cracks. The pendulum is missing. The glazing of the bezel is no longer provided. In places some applications bear blemishes. The surfaces (wood and brass) are partially heavier rubbed. The lacquered veneer has some bumps, cracks, blemishes, scratches and abrasion. The paint of the dial has partially been repainted. The timepiece has not been tested on functionality; this is however assumed; no guarantee on long term precision and regularity. The overall dimensions measure 57 x 42.5 x 11 cm.
Josef BoÂek (1782-1835)
BoÂek grew up as son of a miller, and went to high school in Cieszyn and Brno. Here he first came into contact with engineering, since he built several machines and other tools. He made the decision to become a professor of mechanics and for this reason his path led him to Christian Karl Andr, who gave him training in mechanics and mathematics. In 1804, BoÂek eventually went to Prague, where he wanted to study, but due to the lack of sufficient financial means he soon had to give up these intentions. Thus he became a mechanic and produced a series of models and tools for Stavovsk polytechnick stav in Prague. He also trained as a watchmaker and so BoÂek turned into a true Bohemian pioneer of tech