Antique French or France Shelf Novelty Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: 5/8/2000
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Catalog Description:

C.1890, French, Industrial "Ship's Winch" Desk Set. The clock sets in the winch with winding arbor and pawl above, a chain draped round the winch and through the top of the anchor. The shank of the anchor carries a thermometer, and behind stands a compass. The whole mounted to a veined white marble base with heavy brass footing. The case and tools with original tu-tone finish and the clock running. A sister to this clock may be seen in Derek Roberts' book: Mystery Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, (1999), page 265, figure 22-28-D. Height 6.5" Reserve $2500

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