Bronze Inverted Swinger Mystery Clock
Mystery clock with standing figure of Diana wearing long garments, exposed sandals and a crown, her right hand holds up the pendulum which has a 2 tone gridiron shaft, the spherical bob has a champlevé bezel. The dial has applied brass Roman hour numerals and floral gilt hands, in the original green finish. The unusual brass spring driven movement is contained within the sphere, an internal counter weight on an "X" shaped suspension and attached to the crutch, which engages the escapement as the pendulum swings. Sculpture and movement are both unsigned, suspension spring for internal counterweight is broken; figure missing bow and arrow quiver. Dimensions: 30" high x 9" wide x 13" deep. Weight: 42.25 lbs.
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Mystery clock with standing figure of Diana wearing long garments, exposed sandals and a crown, her right hand holds up the pendulum which has a 2 tone gridiron shaft, the spherical bob has a champlevé bezel. The dial has applied brass Roman hour numerals and floral gilt hands, in the original green finish. The unusual brass spring driven movement is contained within the sphere, an internal counter weight on an "X" shaped suspension and attached to the crutch, which engages the escapement as the pendulum swings. Sculpture and movement are both unsigned, suspension spring for internal counterweight is broken; figure missing bow and arrow quiver. Dimensions: 30" high x 9" wide x 13" deep. Weight: 42.25 lbs.
Condition Report: For a detailed condition report on this item, please email jf@fontainesauction.com