C.1890, French, Mysterious Timepiece, in the form of a wishing well, the dial indicated in the "Pulley" used to raise the water, and giving the impression that the chains turn the hands. Hands are actually driven by a shaft up the central support and

C.1890, French, Mysterious Timepiece, in the form of a wishing well, the dial indicated in the "Pulley" used to raise the water, and giving the impression that the chains turn the hands. Hands are actually driven by a shaft up the central support and through a pair of beveled gears. The leafy supports are all ormolu, the base of gilt brass. Condition: platform lever timepiece movement in base seems fine, original to case; F/S adjust on the platform has access through a hole in the bottom; winding is at a stem in the "wooden cover" of the well. Original engraved hands and individual cartouche numerals are in good condition. Ht 17"