Antique French or France Shelf Figural Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: 4/26/2003
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Catalog Description:

C.1825, French, Villensers a Paris, Water Fall Automaton, simulating the appearance of running water with a twisty glass column. The original period silk thread movement is signed in script along the bottom margin of the rear plate. Countwheel striking on a bell. The automaton is wound from the rear , and the rear cover for the spring motor was replaced at some time; also the pendulum is a replacement. The case depicts a large stack of jagged granite, with a natural spring at the base. A young man in 16th century dress is holding a leather water container that he has just filled at the spring. The gilding on the case has been recently renewed (a nice job), and the dial re-silvered and movement serviced. A nice period example. Height 17 inches

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