C.1870, French, Bronzed Spelter Swinging Mystery Timepiece.
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23 October 2024
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This rare example is unusual, not so much because the movement is in the ball, but because the entire "Pendule" swings from side to side without apparent impulse. (There is NO fixed pivot point below the movement). Rather, the ball contains a compound circular pendulum, held by a 3-point "mystery" suspension. The inertial forces of the hidden oscillating pendulum, receiving impulse from the movement, are enough to keep the entire pendule swinging from side to side. Rachel is standing at a fountain holding the clock over a make believe pool (mirror in base). Height 23" Similar to, but different than a lot we sold in April '99, lot 353. $12,000-15,000
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R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1870, French, Bronzed Spelter Swinging Mystery Timepiece. This rare example is unusual, not so much because the movement is in the ball, but because the entire "Pendule" swings from side to side without apparent impulse. (There is NO fixed pivot point below the movement). Rather, the ball contains a compound circular pendulum, held by a 3-point "mystery" suspension. The inertial forces of the hidden oscillating pendulum, receiving impulse from the movement, are enough to keep the entire pendule swinging from side to side. Rachel is standing at a fountain holding the clock over a make believe pool (mirror in base). Height 23" Similar to, but different than a lot we sold in April '99, lot 353. $12,000-15,000
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