Cast iron mantle clock-footed bust-estate

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Rosie Davis, Nov 7, 2019.

  1. Rosie Davis

    Rosie Davis Active Member

    Anyone know anything on this clock? It is heavy cast iron,
    ORNATE CAST VICTORIAN MANTLE CLOCK HAVING A BUST AT FOOT THAT IS WEARING A HEAD DRESS.

    12" TALL X 10.5" ACROSS BASE X 2.25 THICK INCLUDING BACK SET. Almost 6 lbs. Screenshot_20191107-054408_eBay.jpg Screenshot_20191107-054528_eBay.jpg Screenshot_20191107-054452_eBay.jpg

    I CANNOT FIND ANOTHER LIKE IT. I SEE NO MARKS EXCEPT FOR A NUMBER 4.

    I WOUND IT UP AND WORKS PERFECTLY.
     
    Any Jewelry and scoutshouse like this.
  2. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Hi! Hang on Rosie, the 'clock' people will be along!!!!!:happy::happy::happy::happy:
     
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  3. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    It dates from about 1900, and is almost certainly American, probably the only country to make widespread use of cast iron for clock cases.
    It is a pretty basic movement, probably a pin pallet escapement with quite a loud tick.
     
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  4. Rosie Davis

    Rosie Davis Active Member

    Ty very much.
     
  5. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Could be somebody's notion of an Indian chief at the bottom.
     
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