ANTIQUE FRENCH MAHOGANY FALLING BALL MANTEL CLOCK
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ANTIQUE FRENCH MAHOGANY FALLING BALL MANTEL CLOCK. Rare. With barometer and thermometer; the top adorned with a bronze lion; beveled glass inset panels; enamel dial; wheel barometer; dials adorned with rhinestones; toupie feet; bottom drawer with 11 balls; height 22", width 11 7/8", depth 8 1/2" in. Note: Instead of using a key-wound mechanism, this clock is driven by the weight of metal spheres that feed into a large segmented paddle wheel before dropping into a drawer below. The prototype for this mechanism is in the clock collection at the Forbidden City, Beijing. Weight: 27.7 lbs. Condition: slight expected case wear due to age and use; some wear, drippings (purplish) to patina of lion, clock movement runs momentarily but will at least need minor maintenance service,- see photos.
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ANTIQUE FRENCH MAHOGANY FALLING BALL MANTEL CLOCK
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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