DESCRIPTION:
F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York, "Noiseless Rotary No. 4" mantel clock with 8 day time and strike spring driven movement in enameled cast iron case with marbleized columns and painted metal figure supporting rotary pendulum with bronzed ornaments, c1882. Note the statue holds a ball style pendulum that travels in a conical pattern, as it is driven by a rotating stud projecting upward from the movement. Kroeber and Briggs were the only two Americans known to utilize this French invention, and Terwilliger's versions were made in Germany.
CONDITION:
it was running nicely while being cataloged. The case is in good condition with the lion's mouths missing their circular rings (can be replaced). There is very minor chipping to the porcelain dial around winding arbors. The paper label on side of movement mounting block is in good condition (hard copy photographs included). Kroeber rotaries do not turn up that often. Ht 22 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
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