This is a match made in clock heaven. The French Victorian brass Elephant on Circus type stand suspends this fine Franco/Swiss crystal ball 8-day clock as though preforming for the viewer - certainly an eye-catching way of presenting the time of day.
This handsome piece of French origin, circa 1890, is one of a genre of imaginative mantle and desk clocks created in france during the latter half of the nineteenth century with cases in the form of ships, machines, animals, etc. to celebrate discoveries in natural science, and the engineering achievements of the period.
The fine quality eight day movement is housed in a brass mounted 'crystal Ball' case to present both the dial and, on the back, a view of the clock's working balance wheel mechansm to impress the viewer.
The heavy brass elephant is very finely modeled. The French excelled in casting and modeling animals during this period. The elephant is posed atop a circus type brass plinth with trunk and foreleg raised as though presenting the clock to a viewer - a very attractive presentation.
The clock is in fine running condition with fine condition original gilt dial and blued hands The case crystal is in fine condition and the brass is fine with attractive golden age patina.
The elephant and base are in fine condition with attractive golden age patina. A great looking and quite scarce piece in fine original condition that would be impressive on a collector's desk, shelf, or mantle. Dimensions:
Price: $935.00
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