Chinese, Reproduction INCLINED PLANE TIMEPIECE, the circular canister rotates as it goes down the plane, however the movement is counterweighted so it maintains a fixed position. The downward motion provides a constant force to the time train. When the clock/canister reaches the bottom, the movement will stop and the unit must be moved again to the top of the plane. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Chinese, Reproduction INCLINED PLANE TIMEPIECE, the circular canister rotates as it goes down the plane, however the movement is counterweighted so it maintains a fixed position. The downward motion provides a constant force to the time train. When the clock/canister reaches the bottom, the movement will stop and the unit must be moved again to the top of the plane.
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 230 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Novelty Unsigned China auction

Price Record

Sale date 5/15/2010

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Maker Unsigned
Type Shelf or Mantel Novelty
Country China
Price type auction
Date 5/15/2010
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

unlike its French counterpart, this clock goes only for a day. This clock lived by the ocean, and the brass canister is oxidized a bit. The mahogany stand has picked up salt from the air and has a white film and is warped a bit. The sister to this sold Feb 28, 2010 by C. L. Horton for $460+10%. Width of plane = 21"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts