C.1880, French, Farret a' Paris, Bronze and white marble MYSTERY clock, the movement with a steel arm over the verge, near the top case panel, which is moved from side to side by a strong magnet in the bottom of the pendulum, which attraction for the steel pulls the pendulum toward the center and results in a 'scape at the same time. A small brass counter weight brings the verge back to center and gets it ready for the next impulse from the other direction. The bronze figure signed Ferrand.

C.1895, French, Rare "Jester" Swinger, 8- day mysterious oscillating timepiece.

C.1890, French, Large Mystery Clock, the movement contained within the center hub of the minute hand, both hands mounted to a central axel on a heavy glass dial.

French, Vincenti and Cie, ormolu and marble figural clock, three cherubs supporting a globe with applied gilt stars and Roman numerals to designate the dial, containing the 8 day time and strike spring driven clock movement with balance / platform escapement all on a white marble plinth with applied garland trim, c1890