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French “L’AURORE” Swinging Arm Clock
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French “L’AURORE” Swinging Arm Clock. Standing spelter figure of a woman wearing long garments blowing in the wind with a cherub by her side, titled “L’AURORE.” The gridiron pendulum is being held up by her left arm, the dial has applied brass Roman hour numerals with gilt filigree pierced hands; brass 8 day spring driven time only movement contained behind the dial. Dimensions: 41.5 in. high x 14 in. wide x 16 in. deep. Weight: 46 lbs.
French A. Moreau Lady Swinging Ball Clock
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French A. Moreau Lady Swinging Ball Clock: The statue is of a lady with flowing hair and a gown. She is signed “Aug. Moreau” and has the foundry mark on the back. The movement is unsigned. The balls are painted black. The ball strike is marked “Sefia France 6022” on the back.
Not tested.
(The statue shows wear and has patina which is rough. The minute hand is missing. Her left arm has been broken and repaired; the suspension is broken.)
36 1/2″ Tall
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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.
French Moreau Swinging Arm Clock
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French Figural Moreau Swinging Arm Clock. Standing spelter figure of a French maiden in long flowing robes blowing in the wind, in her left hand she holds a tablet which reads ÂAu Merite (Merit), her right hand holds up the large pendulum, on a turned ebonized wood base; sculpture is signed L.F. Moreau, tag on the front reads ÂAu Merite, L.F. Moreau, Mdle dÂOrÂ, has a gilt finish. The large 3 rod gridiron pendulum has 3.5 in. spherical top containing the movement with applied brass Roman hour numerals, fancy pierced hands, gilt ribbon crest and gilt filigree shoulder supports with a spherical pendulum bob at the bottom; brass spring driven time only movement with initials ÂC.O.A. over 5241 and marked France. 24 in. high.
Lg. French Figural Swinging Arm Clock
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Lg. French Figural Swinging Arm Mystery Clock. Large bronze patinated spelter standing figure of a winged cupid holding a bow in his left hand and a quiver of arrows at his hip, his right hand is raised holding the post from which the pendulum swings on a crossed suspension; signed Geo. Maxim and a plaque on the front reads Dans lÂHesitation, Par. Geo. Maxim, in good condition, has a medium brown finish. The large gridiron pendulum measures 36 in. long with a 6.75 in. spherical ball at the top containing the movement with filigree & ribbon mounted crest and shoulder bracket over a silvered and gilt 3 rod gridiron pendulum and spherical bob at the bottom; has a green painted surface with applied Roman hour numerals and gilt pierced hands, round brass 8 day time only movement is signed ÂG. Schmol, ParisÂ. In good condition with no breaks or repairs, in running condition. Overall height is 40 in.
French Swinging To and Fro Doll Clock
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French Swinging To and Fro Doll Clock: TO with a porcelain chapter ring dial and a marked visible movement – marked with “Pot Bte” and a star above a shield with an anchor in it and numbered 14035. A porcelain swinging cherub pendulum is with the clock.
(The clock is not running at this time – we were unable to wind it.)
9″ Tall
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Large French Swinging Arm clock
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A large late 19th century French figural swinging arm clock. 8-day time only movement within a Green painted sphere. Spelter figural base after August Moreau entitled “Brise d’Automne” or “Autumn Breeze”. Good overall condition, sphere repainted with some numbers glued, replaced brass crest, running when cataloged. 38 1/2″ high overall.