European version of the "flying pendulum" clock. This is an interesting clock, in that an odd movement has been converted to power a center shaft which flails the flying pendulum from post to post, while the time portion of the movement is regulated by a short pivoted pendulum with adjustable bob. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: European version of the "flying pendulum" clock. This is an interesting clock, in that an odd movement has been converted to power a center shaft which flails the flying pendulum from post to post, while the time portion of the movement is regulated by a short pivoted pendulum with adjustable bob.
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 375 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Figural Animated Unsigned Unknown auction

Price Record

Sale date October 26, 2013

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Maker Unsigned
Type Shelf or Mantel Figural Animated
Country Unknown
Price type auction
Date October 26, 2013
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

although nicely copied from an original, the case to this clock is not old. Cherub and some of the trim are re-cast. Dial appears old or period. Hands made in an older style. Ticks ok, animation works but needs adjustment to keep it going. Ht 12"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts