C.1890, French, Mysterious Timepiece, in the form of a wishing well, the dial indicated in the "Pulley" used to raise the water, and giving the impression that the chains turn the hands. Hands are actually driven by a shaft up the central support and through a pair of beveled gears. The leafy supports are all ormolu, the base of gilt brass. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: C.1890, French, Mysterious Timepiece, in the form of a wishing well, the dial indicated in the "Pulley" used to raise the water, and giving the impression that the chains turn the hands. Hands are actually driven by a shaft up the central support and through a pair of beveled gears. The leafy supports are all ormolu, the base of gilt brass.
Brand: Unsigned
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Novelty Mystery Unsigned France auction

Price Record

Sale date May 8, 2009

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

Description

Condition: platform lever timepiece movement in base seems fine, original to case; F/S adjust on the platform has access through a hole in the bottom; winding is at a stem in the "wooden cover" of the well. Original engraved hands and individual cartouche numerals are in good condition. Ht 17"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts