DESCRIPTION:
French mystery clock, "La Balancelle" double dialed shop window regulator 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in nickel plated grid iron pendulum form case with two white enamel dials, one with sweep seconds and the other without, c1850
CONDITION:
the case retains its excellent original nickel plated surface. The dials are excellent with no hairlines. The original mounting bracket is included. Please see Derek Robert's "Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks", page 143 where he describes the mystery of the clock when suspended in the window, when viewed from the outside would have no apparent reason to swing. From the rear a bar coming down from the ceiling bracket engages the crutch. Ht 48"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$6700
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