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A large French figural swinging mystery clock
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France, a large figural swinging mystery clock, on an ebonized turned plinth with plaque marked "La Jeunesse par A. Moreau", supporting a conforming spelter base below patinated foliage and roses, and surmounted by a figure of a young, smiling woman in flowing dress, one hand joined with the left hand of a figure of cupid at her feet, her right hand held aloft, and supporting the swinging compound pendulum, the 8 day timepiece contained in the patinated, upper sphere, with Gothic roman numerals, Louis XV style hands, above the three rod, gridiron style pendulum with patinated bob
A large French figural swinging mystery clock
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France, a large figural swinging mystery clock, on an ebonized turned plinth with plaque marked "La Jeunesse par A. Moreau", supporting a conforming spelter base below patinated foliage and roses, and surmounted by a figure of a young, smiling woman in flowing dress, one hand joined with the left hand of a figure of cupid at her feet, her right hand held aloft, and supporting the swinging compound pendulum, the 8 day timepiece contained in the patinated, upper sphere, with Gothic roman numerals, Louis XV style hands, above the three rod, gridiron style pendulum with patinated bob
3 Pc. French Figural Swinging Mystery Clock
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3 Pc. French Figural Swinging Mystery Clock Set. Signed L.F. Moreau standing spelter figure of a woman wearing flowing garments, in her left hand she holds a tablet which is propped up on a tree stump which reads ÂAu MeriteÂ, her right hand holds up a post from which the pendulum swings on a crossed suspension spring; the 3 rod gridiron pendulum has an original blue painted sphere at the top containing the spring driven movement and the clock dial with applied brass Roman hour numerals, pierced hands and smaller spherical pendulum bob at the bottom. 24 in. high. Accompanied by a pair of spelter side figures, a fisherman and woman with fishing nets and basket of fish; 15 in. high, standing on turned wood bases. Each figure is in good condition with no visible breaks or repairs, figures have a worn original finish.
French Figural ‘Victory’ Mystery Swinging Clock
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French Figural ÂVictory Mystery Swinging Clock. Standing white metal sculpture by F. Picault titled ÂVictoria 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.
Ansonia “Diana” Figural Swinging Mystery Clock
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Ansonia “Diana” Figural Swinging Mystery Clock. Cast spelter figure of Diana, the goddess of the hunt, holding a bow and arrow quiver beside her left hip and a post in her right hand from which the pendulum swings on an X suspension; has a medium-light brown refinish and is in good condition with no damage or repairs. 24.25 in. gridiron pendulum has a cylindrical tub top and figural medallion bob with head of of a maiden, 4 in. paper dial signed “Ansonia Clock Co.”, has Roman hour numerals with spade hands and beveled crystal; brass 8 day spring driven time only movement contained behind the dial which powers the mystery swinging pendulum. Running, in good overall condition, ding at rear of base, replacement movement. 29.75″ high. Weight: 15.25 lbs.
French Swinging Arm Mystery Clock
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French swinger clock depicts a woman wearing flowing garments and holding the swinging pendulum, titled “Autumn Breeze.” Plaque on the front reads: “Brise d’Automne, par Aug. Moreau (Med d’or).” In running condition with a replaced movement and ball. Dimensions: 39.5 in. high x 9.5 in. wide x 12 in. deep. Weight: 18.15 lbs.
French Swinging Arm Mystery Clock
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French swinger clock depicts a woman wearing flowing garments and holding the swinging pendulum, titled “Autumn Breeze.” Plaque on the front reads: “Brise d’Automne, par Aug. Moreau (Med d’or).” In running condition with a replaced movement and ball. Dimensions: 39.5 in. high x 9.5 in. wide x 12 in. deep. Weight: 18.15 lbs.