ANTIQUE FRENCH DORE AUTOMATON FOUNTAIN CLOCK
Antique French dore mounted automaton fountain clock. Measures a total of 11" tall x 5" wide and 4.75" deep. Unsigned. Glass rod in the front is supposed to spin giving the illusion of a fountain of water coming from the dolphins mouth. Condition: normal signs of age to finish, glass rod does not spin as it should, clock winds and runs properly, rear wind is maxed out - possibly needs automaton mainsprings replaced, a few case screws replaced, wear to numerals on face, see images. Weight: 3.5 lbs.
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Antique French dore mounted automaton fountain clock. Measures a total of 11" tall x 5" wide and 4.75" deep. Unsigned. Glass rod in the front is supposed to spin giving the illusion of a fountain of water coming from the dolphins mouth. Condition: normal signs of age to finish, glass rod does not spin as it should, clock winds and runs properly, rear wind is maxed out - possibly needs automaton mainsprings replaced, a few case screws replaced, wear to numerals on face, see images. Weight: 3.5 lbs.