Antique French or France Shelf Industrial Clock

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

C.1895, French "Cooking Pot" Mantel Clock, from the French Industrial and novelty series. The gong striking movement has a pendulum in the form of a cooking pot which oscillates in the fireplace. The "cousin" to this clock may be seen in Derek Robertsi book: Mystery Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, (1999), page 263, and also in the Meraux Collection (Sothebyis, June '93), lot No.6. This clock is in good original condition, complete with "pot and lid" pendulum and andirons. The multi piece brass case is mounted to a dark red marble base with ormolu feet. Hard to find in complete condition. Height 16.5 inches

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