Featured clock case

I am looking for any help identifying this clock case so I can hopefully find a movement for it and the missing piece on the top of the case. Thank you for all your help

 

Can't help you with the missing parts, but the figure is the Muse Urania.

 

That is one step closer!! Thank you

 

Such clocks seem to be, to my mind, sadly undervalued. Auctioneer thought this one would go anywhere from $50 to $5000. It went for $80.

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/139244466_zenith-neuchatel-swiss-wood-mantel-clock

 

Cartouche numerals, winding arbor spacing and design say French.

 

That is really beautiful!

 

Something that caught my eye while poking around for any readily available info was a statement that the market for these was France, that the French left few of them around for anyone else.

 

Can I ask where you found it? It constantly blows my mind that ppl get rid of things like this that are both so elaborate, and, from 1840!!

 

I have one just like that with the console shelf to match and paid $100 for it off eBay. The movement wasn't running so I've had that repaired.

 

Thank you!

 

I found it on Mercuri sometimes I find the coolest stuff

 

Thank you

 

So I just got back from the clock shop that I go to and it seems that the dial that came with this case is not the one that goes into it. Previous owner tried to make it fit its a 1/4 inch to big and since I have not been able to find any information on it its going to make restoring tricky. So we are starting with the dial first and will go from there I will keep up dating this thread as I go.

 

I'm in the habit of picking up orphan clock case . . . this one also French is circa 1890, a masterpiece of nickel plated plated iron work, 23" tall and 25 lbs. A real relic of Medieval design.

 

Love it, Drew. Quirky in a good way.

 

I love it very unique that is what I'm usually drawn to!

 

That is awesome!!! I love the details