Antique French or France Shelf Novelty Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: 11/1/2000
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Catalog Description:

C.1890, French, Industrial Series "Bow Saw" ,"automaton mantel clock, restored. The well made gong striking movement has the vertical jig saw connected to, and forming part of the pendulum, giving the illusion of "sawing" up and down as the clock runs. For literature, see Derek Roberts' Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, page 266, also Sotheby's (NY), June 28, 1993, lot 59 (Joseph Meraux Collection). This clock retains original components and has been professionally refinished and restored; minor nicks in black marble base have been buffed; brass has been plated with silver, copper and yellow gold; overall excellent. Compare to lot 287 we sold in May 2000; this model came with or without male attendant. Height 15", Width 13" $20,000-12,000

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