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Rare Antique French Bronze Automaton Automata Animation Clock Early

1800s -VIDEO

USD $3,295.00

Condition : Used

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This listing is for a very rare French mantel clock
This clock dates to the early 1800s and features a gorgeous gilt bronze design
The clock is rare because it has automata/automaton features with a moving water fountain.
The fountain has its own movement and has a glass rod that spins, giving the illusion of water being spouted
The clock has a gothic design with a cathedral shaped center
The cathedral has gilt bronze knights in armor, brickwork, and spires
The front has has a statue of a young man playing with a monkey. There is a chain that extends between the two.
The basin of the fountain is in the shape of a clam shell. The inner part of the clam shell appears to be sterling silver
The clock movement is an early silk thread movement. It has a design allowing the pendulum to swing outside the case. This design was probably created so that the pendulum doesn’t hit the lower automaton movement
The clock measures 8.4 x 4.75 x 14.75 inches
The movements were last serviced in 2018. The lower automaton movement did run when tested (see video)
The clock movement might need servicing. The spring is good. But it did not stay running.
Please see photos AND VIDEO for details and feel free to message with any questions
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Rare Antique French Bronze Automaton Automata Animation Clock Early 1800s -VIDEO
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