French, Waterfall Automaton, C.1840, with a small and well made silk-thread susp, bell strike movement. The twisty glass tube simulates water pouring from the lion's mouth. The automaton is a separate movement in the base of the clock, wound from the rear. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: French, Waterfall Automaton, C.1840, with a small and well made silk-thread susp, bell strike movement. The twisty glass tube simulates water pouring from the lion's mouth. The automaton is a separate movement in the base of the clock, wound from the rear.
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 719 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Animated Unsigned France auction

Price Record

Sale date 5/15/2010

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

Description

the glass tube has been removed for shipment and will need re-installing. Bronze finish on the case and gilt highlights are all fine. Ht 15"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts