C.1885, French, Guilmet, HUNTSMAN, mystery clock, the patent crank and stirrup movement contained in the base flanked by two bronze dogs heads, the statue of a huntsman with rifle [on his back] and dog at his side, and the pendulum a dead pheasant. The

C.1885, French, Guilmet, HUNTSMAN, mystery clock, the patent crank and stirrup movement contained in the base flanked by two bronze dogs heads, the statue of a huntsman with rifle [on his back] and dog at his side, and the pendulum a dead pheasant. The pendulum swings with no apparent impulse from the movement, however the entire statue swivels slightly on its pivoted base to lock and unlock the escapement. Condition: there is corner roughness on the marble base. The Huntsman shows wear to its finish and some touch up. Runs and strikes on a bell. Mov't with the mark of Guilmet. For an example of this clock, see Derek Roberts' book titled Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, page 250, fig 21-6, and note our lot has both the rings in the dog's mouths and the original bird pendulum. Statue and carriage numbered 2865. Dealer's name on dial; Pasqual Blanco, Madrid. Height 19 inches