Antique German or Germany Shelf Novelty Swinging Arm Figural Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: April, 2002
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Catalog Description:

C.1900, German, Novelty Swinging Arm Clock, as-found. This is a fairly photogenic item, but we are not sure the clock arm was always with the statue. The jewel bar is new and is soldered into the boy's hand. The figure itself is brass over spelter (with wear), a shirtless boy with rolled up shorts, carrying a jug of water on a shoulder strap and is out for a summer walk in the woods. The gilding is worn on the arm (which is large, 12" in length, and there is a dial repair near 6. Total ht 19 1/2"

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