French, OARSMAN automaton timepiece, C.1885, a bronze sailboat setting on a nest of waves [also bronze], with the lone boatman rowing the boat due to lack of wind. The oarsman is suspended on a tri-leaf "swinger" type suspension, and the assembly is a compound pendulum, with a threaded bob at the bottom for adjustment. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: French, OARSMAN automaton timepiece, C.1885, a bronze sailboat setting on a nest of waves [also bronze], with the lone boatman rowing the boat due to lack of wind. The oarsman is suspended on a tri-leaf "swinger" type suspension, and the assembly is a compound pendulum, with a threaded bob at the bottom for adjustment.
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 8338 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Novelty Animated Unsigned France auction

Price Record

Sale date 5/15/2010

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

Description

the red marble base has been restored and painted black underneath [some time ago], otherwise everything appears to be in good original condition. Dial of the clock bears the name of the retailer: "Dibdin and Co., Ltd, 189 Sloane St, SW1" (London) Note clock has been displayed near the ocean and the minute hand has rusted {no other major rust}. Ht 17.5"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts