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French Figural Swinger Clock, ”Chasse Aux Papillons”
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French Figural Swinger Clock, "Chasse Aux Papillons"
circa 1900
the patinated metal winged figure signed "Aug Moreau," plaque on base reads "Chasse Aux Papillons," unknown duration brass movement with compound pendulum, movement signed "Sefia, France"
26 x 10 x 12 inches
Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock
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Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock. Standing spelter figure of a woman wearing long garments holds a quiver in her left hand and in her right, she holds a post that supports the pendulum. The 25 in. gridiron pendulum has a 4.5 in. ball top and spherical bob, the dial has applied brass hour numbers with gilt filigree pierced hands; brass 8 day spring driven time only movement signed “Ansonia Clock Co.” is contained behind the dial which powers the mystery swinging pendulum. Corrosion on patina, figure missing bow. Dimensions: 30 in. high. Weight: 15.40 lbs.
Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock
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Figural Mystery Ball Swinger Clock. Standing spelter figure of a woman wearing long garments holds a quiver in her left hand and in her right, she holds a post that supports the pendulum. The 25 in. gridiron pendulum has a 4.5 in. ball top and spherical bob, the dial has applied brass hour numbers with gilt filigree pierced hands; brass 8 day spring driven time only movement signed “Ansonia Clock Co.” is contained behind the dial which powers the mystery swinging pendulum. Corrosion on patina, figure missing bow. Dimensions: 30 in. high. Weight: 15.40 lbs.
Lg. French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock
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Lg. French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock. Lg. standing spelter figure of a winged male, An Allegory of Progress, the figure rises within the clouds with large wings and holds a torch up in his right hand; signed Bruchon and has foundry medallion for ÂFabrication Francaise Paris, made in Paris FranceÂ. 32.25 in. high. The 35 in. gridiron pendulum swings from a post coming from the torch, has a crossed ÂXÂ suspension with 3 brass rods, blue spherical bob and 6.25 in. sphere at the top; the front of the top sphere has applied brass hour numerals and is the dial containing a round brass spring driven time only movement. In running condition, replaced minute hand; figure has a nice dark brown finish. 39.5 in. high. Weight: 24 lbs.
Lg. French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock
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Lg. French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock. Tall spelter figure of a blacksmith signed ÂCh. RuchotÂ, the figure stands beside an anvil, holding his hammer and a post up in his right hand. The 38.5 in. long gridiron pendulum swings on an ÂXÂ suspension from the post which the figure holds, has 2 tone silvered and brass rods, 6.5 in. ball top is the clock dial with applied pierced brass hour numerals and fancy brass hands and has a spherical pendulum bob; round brass 8 day spring driven time only movement, stamped with a large ÂRÂ on the back plate and numbered Â4225Â. In nice condition, running, figure has a dark brown patina. 39 in. high. Weight: 22.5 lbs.
French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock
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French Figural Mystery Swinger Clock. Standing cast metal figure of a woman wearing lose robes blowing in the breeze, holds a set of dividers in her right hand and holds the pendulum up in her left, the pendulum has a long brass rod with beveled glass bob, gilt finish and is numbered on the bottom Â1790Â; she stands on a gilt brass platform signed ÂPH. Mourey and matching number 1790, as the movement runs it swivels the platform and figure slightly clockwise then counter clockwise swinging the pendulum which regulates the clock. 4 in. white onyx dial has applied pierced brass Roman hour numerals, gilt spade hands and a gilt brass bezel; round French brass 8 day spring driven movement is signed ÂGLT (Guilmet) and numbered 1647, has a half hour count wheel strike on a single bell. Fluted plinth style white onyx case with gilt metal ribbon, corbel, shield mounts & feet, stands on a gilt carved wood platform base. In good running condition, no breaks, chips or repairs to the onyx. 25.5. in. high.
French Double Figural Swinger Clock
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French Double Figural Swinger Clock. 2 Standing cast metal maiden figures wear long robed garments, one holds a bunch of wheat in her hand and the other holds a bunch of cat tails, standing side by side and facing slightly inward, they each hold up a branching arm between which meats at the post on which the pendulum swings. The gridiron pendulum is 19 in. long, the spring driven 8 day movement is contained within the silvered tub at the top of the pendulum behind the 3.25 in. porcelain dial with black Roman hour numerals on the chapter ring, Arabic 5 minute markers outside and blued spade hands; movement signed with Guilmet (GLT) mark and numbered 5183. In good condition with a deep brown finish on the base. 23.5 in. high x 16 in. wide x 7 in. deep.