C.1885, French, Large Conical Pendulum "Yarn Spinner", marble & bronze clock in outstanding original condition.
Anonymous (not verified)
23 October 2024
Although we have sold many conical pendulum clocks over the past 25 years, we have not had this particular model. A gowned lady stands holding a spool of yarn wound around a rod in her left hand and in her right she holds a string which in turn holds another spool of yarn that acts as the pendulum. Moreover, the vast majority of these are patinated spelter, while this is a good bronze model. The movement is signed by the original patent holder for this concept: Bernoux, Paris, Brevette. For folks who like unusual French items, this is sure to garner a lot of attention. Height 29 inches
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Yarn Spinner
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8000.00
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R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1885, French, Large Conical Pendulum "Yarn Spinner", marble & bronze clock in outstanding original condition. Although we have sold many conical pendulum clocks over the past 25 years, we have not had this particular model. A gowned lady stands holding a spool of yarn wound around a rod in her left hand and in her right she holds a string which in turn holds another spool of yarn that acts as the pendulum. Moreover, the vast majority of these are patinated spelter, while this is a good bronze model. The movement is signed by the original patent holder for this concept: Bernoux, Paris, Brevette. For folks who like unusual French items, this is sure to garner a lot of attention. Height 29 inches
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