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Auction archive: Lot number 73

3 Pc. French Mystery Swinger Clock Set

Estimate
n. a.
Price realised:
US$4,250
Auction archive: Lot number 73

3 Pc. French Mystery Swinger Clock Set

Estimate
n. a.
Price realised:
US$4,250
Beschreibung:

3 Pc. French Mystery Swinger Clock Set. Titled Idylle Printaniere (Idylls of Spring) by Geo Maxim; spelter sculpture with 2 tall tree trunks on a hill, branching up and entwined in an arch at the top, 2 figures are seated in a swing hanging from the arch which swings front to back, on a marble base with tree branch form feet at the corners. Brass 8 day spring driven time only movement is contained in a spherical ball at the top of the swing which is the dial with applied brass Roman hour numerals, in running condition. 27.5 in. high x 14.5 in. wide x 10.75 in. deep. Accompanied by a matching pair of matching candelabras in the form of a tree trunk with winged putti on the sides, 4 arms branching out and one reaching up with candleholders at the ends; in very good overall condition, set has a nice overall medium brown original finish, repair to 1 of the candelabra arms. 26 in. high x 10 in. wide x 10 in. deep. Weight, clock: 30.5 lbs., Weight, candelabra: 28. 25 lbs.

Auction archive: Lot number 73
Auction:
Datum:
6 Jan 2018
Auction house:
Fontaine’s Auction Gallery
1485 West Housatonic Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
United States
info@fontainesauction.com
+1 (413) 448-8922
+1 (413) 442 1550
Beschreibung:

3 Pc. French Mystery Swinger Clock Set. Titled Idylle Printaniere (Idylls of Spring) by Geo Maxim; spelter sculpture with 2 tall tree trunks on a hill, branching up and entwined in an arch at the top, 2 figures are seated in a swing hanging from the arch which swings front to back, on a marble base with tree branch form feet at the corners. Brass 8 day spring driven time only movement is contained in a spherical ball at the top of the swing which is the dial with applied brass Roman hour numerals, in running condition. 27.5 in. high x 14.5 in. wide x 10.75 in. deep. Accompanied by a matching pair of matching candelabras in the form of a tree trunk with winged putti on the sides, 4 arms branching out and one reaching up with candleholders at the ends; in very good overall condition, set has a nice overall medium brown original finish, repair to 1 of the candelabra arms. 26 in. high x 10 in. wide x 10 in. deep. Weight, clock: 30.5 lbs., Weight, candelabra: 28. 25 lbs.

Auction archive: Lot number 73
Auction:
Datum:
6 Jan 2018
Auction house:
Fontaine’s Auction Gallery
1485 West Housatonic Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
United States
info@fontainesauction.com
+1 (413) 448-8922
+1 (413) 442 1550
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