Weird but gorgeous table clock

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Erik Aunapuu, Apr 24, 2022.

  1. Erik Aunapuu

    Erik Aunapuu Well-Known Member

    Hey folks!

    Sorry to bother you with this one. I think you are going to say it's rubbish, but I bought for very cheap from auction in Sweden (only bidder obviously) because I just liked it even though what's inside is not great :)
    A guy from auction said that the clock itself is 19th century, but inside is quartz hehe. It's just a very nice design element to my countryside home.

    Is it brass? Is it French or some modern copy? It does look old outside. Marks underneath mean anything?

    Clock is super heavy and measures about 35 cm (14 inches) in height.

    Thank you in advance.
    Erik

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  2. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Certainly meant to be in Rococo taste. Seems to have a pendulum. Does the modern movement set it swinging?
     
  3. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Last edited: Apr 24, 2022
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  4. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    The casting looks like pot/cast metal that was sprayed (well to me)
     
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  5. Erik Aunapuu

    Erik Aunapuu Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys for your input.
    Yes, the modern movement sets it swinging :)
     
  6. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    @Erik Aunapuu
    See my edit above with the link to a clock with a similar face as yours. :)
     
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  7. Erik Aunapuu

    Erik Aunapuu Well-Known Member

    Thanks a lot! You are great in finding things :)
     
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  8. Erik Aunapuu

    Erik Aunapuu Well-Known Member

    Very necessary comment, thanks ;)
     
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  9. David Kiehl

    David Kiehl Well-Known Member

    The battery is the giveaway! Not old at all
     
  10. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Sometimes the innards are replaced. That was the consideration/possibility here.
     
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  11. David Kiehl

    David Kiehl Well-Known Member

    My point was that I highly doubt that anyone would retrofit a battery movement into a priceless antique clock! Just sayin
     
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  12. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    You'd be surprised at what people do.
     
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