12-01-201212-01-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
December 1, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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French Gilt Two-figure Mystery Clock

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$7,380$6,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

French Gilt Two-figure Mystery Clock, H. Riondet, Paris, c. 1890, the scroll foot pedestal supporting two classical gilt spelter figures with outstretched arms suspending the "swinging" pendulum with clock mounted in the blue sphere with Roman numerals, eight-day, time and strike, spring-powered movement with pendulum suspension, assembly marked Comptoir General, H. Riondet, Paris, ht. 25 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Thumb on object left figure missing. Appears to be running, may need cleaning and lubrication.

Keywords

Paris, H. Riondet, Comptoir General