DESCRIPTION:
French large swinger mystery clock, gilt and patinated figure "La Fleur Des Glaciers", after sculptor J. Causse, with female figure descending a natural staircase, supporting the extra long 34" clock and compound pendulum arm, spherical case with bow-knot-ribbon ornament, applied Roman numerals and Louis XV style hands containing the 8 days, time only movement, gridiron style assembly with ornamented smaller sphere at bottom, all mounted to a ebonized wooden base
CONDITION:
the figure and ball have been repainted. There are no breaks or repairs on the statue. The bow knot ribbon surmounting the ball has been replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 43in x 11in x 11in
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