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C.1890, French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock

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23 October 2024
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from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered case is in the form of a ship's quarter deck, set with a binnacled compass and a sailor with a coil of rope, another at the helm, the whole on a stepped black marble base on gilt brass feet. The two train signed French movement numbered 2178, and striking the hours and halves on a coiled gong. The helmsman forms the top of the compound pendulum and rocks back and forth with each tick. For reference see Sotheby's Meraux sale (6-28-93), lot 15, this same model sold for $13,225. Also see this model pictured in Derek Roberts' book: Mystery Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, (1999), page 255, and on the inside rear cover leaf, Mr. Roberts is setting at his desk with one of these clocks. Height 12 " Reserve $9000

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R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1890, French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered case is in the form of a ship's quarter deck, set with a binnacled compass and a sailor with a coil of rope, another at the helm, the whole on a stepped black marble base on gilt brass feet. The two train signed French movement numbered 2178, and striking the hours and halves on a coiled gong. The helmsman forms the top of the compound pendulum and rocks back and forth with each tick. For reference see Sotheby's Meraux sale (6-28-93), lot 15, this same model sold for $13,225. Also see this model pictured in Derek Roberts' book: Mystery Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, (1999), page 255, and on the inside rear cover leaf, Mr. Roberts is setting at his desk with one of these clocks. Height 12 " Reserve $9000

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