Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Ceres Figural Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock, France, c. 1890, the figure of Ceres, Goddess of Agriculture, holding a small harvest in her left hand, and the clock suspended from her right on two chains and central hanging plumb bob, the 2 3/4-in. dia. dial with engine-turned stepped bezel, raised roman numerals, decorated center, and engraved flowers on the side, encloses the time-only movement, all mounted to a foliate, scalloped, and scrolled base, ht. 29 in.
Estimate $5,000-6,000
ticks but doesnt stay running
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Keywords
FranceStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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