C.1880, French, Farret a' Paris, Bronze and white marble MYSTERY clock, the movement with a steel arm over the verge, near the top case panel, which is moved from side to side by a strong magnet in the bottom of the pendulum, which attraction for the steel pulls the pendulum toward the center and results in a 'scape at the same time. A small brass counter weight brings the verge back to center and gets it ready for the next impulse from the other direction. The bronze figure signed Ferrand. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: C.1880, French, Farret a' Paris, Bronze and white marble MYSTERY clock, the movement with a steel arm over the verge, near the top case panel, which is moved from side to side by a strong magnet in the bottom of the pendulum, which attraction for the steel pulls the pendulum toward the center and results in a 'scape at the same time. A small brass counter weight brings the verge back to center and gets it ready for the next impulse from the other direction. The bronze figure signed Ferrand.
Brand: Farret
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Figural Mystery Farret France auction

Price Record

Sale date May 8, 2009

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Maker Farret
Type Shelf or Mantel Figural Mystery
Country France
Price type auction
Date May 8, 2009
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Condition: a good review of the clock reveals it is in very good original condition, with no apparent modifications. The marble case has some small imperfections, fractures and roughness. Porcelain dial is excellent; hands are original. The movement is signed as in our headline. 8-day bell strike. Ht 19"

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