C.1920, Swiss, ÓLe petit ForgeronÒ, desk novelty. In a heart shaped opening in the bottom of the dial sits a little winged cherub making iron arrows at the anvil. His hammer is attached to the lever beneath the dial and appears to hit the anvil with every tick. A little spelter elephant is mounted to the marble base and appears to be looking at the time. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: C.1920, Swiss, ÓLe petit ForgeronÒ, desk novelty. In a heart shaped opening in the bottom of the dial sits a little winged cherub making iron arrows at the anvil. His hammer is attached to the lever beneath the dial and appears to hit the anvil with every tick. A little spelter elephant is mounted to the marble base and appears to be looking at the time.
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 350 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf Figural Desk or Table Novelty Unsigned Switzerland auction

Price Record

Sale date October 31, 2004

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Maker Unsigned
Type Shelf Figural Desk or Table Novelty
Country Switzerland
Price type auction
Date October 31, 2004
Source R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Condition: this clock has been in storage for some time and needs cleaning. It is fully wound and will tick for about a minute after a little twist. The title of the piece is lettered on the silvered dial and engraved into the rear cover as well. Height 2.75 inches

Record courtesy of R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts