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French, circa 1890 Swimming Turtle mystery clock

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French, circa 1890 Swimming Turtle mystery clock

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Description

French, circa 1890, Swimming Turtle mystery clock, green marble, brass, pewter, ceramic, 11"w x 10 1/2"d x 5"h, Provenance: Richard Price & Associates, Antiquarian Horologists, Bourton, Dorset, England, 16 November 1999

Condition

In overall good condition. Marble intact. Beaded border slightly loose, missing nails in places. Turtle primarily intact. With some overpainting. Pewter plate with heavy surface scratching in places. Areas of discoloration throughout. Winding mechanism beneath pewter takes a wind. When filled with water, appears to run. Works appear to be marked Chartier / Paris. It is also numbered 2370. Movement appears to be original.

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French, circa 1890 Swimming Turtle mystery clock

Name: French, circa 1890 Swimming Turtle mystery clock
SKU: 43349954
Price: 10000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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