Chinese reproduction of a Ferris Wheel falling ball gravity mystery timepiece. The balls move down an inclined plain through the top of clock on the Ferris wheel and supply weight to run the clock. The balls exit the case and fall into a draw below to be placed on the rack to keep the clock going. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Chinese reproduction of a Ferris Wheel falling ball gravity mystery timepiece. The balls move down an inclined plain through the top of clock on the Ferris wheel and supply weight to run the clock. The balls exit the case and fall into a draw below to be placed on the rack to keep the clock going.
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 400 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Novelty Mystery Unsigned Canada auction

Price Record

Sale date May 19, 2018

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Maker Unsigned
Type Shelf or Mantel Novelty Mystery
Country Canada
Price type auction
Date May 19, 2018
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Hardwood case in nice condition has couple small dings on the case corners. Perfect dial and original hands. The small dial below the time dial is a hygrometer. This timepiece is numbered 628.

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts