Robert-Houdin “La Fleur Mysterieuse” Mystery Clock. Paris, ca. 1830s. A “series one” mystery clock with concealed mechanism. Enamel dial and steel minute and hour hands, roman numeral hour markers and minute bits. Time and strike to train movement. Patinated griffin with foliage support concealing the clockworks that operate the hands. Rear of the base inscribed “Brevet D’invention.” The clock resting on a separate base with hollow center allowing the pendulum to swing. 7 x 4 ¼ x 2 ¾”. With key. Detailed condition report available upon request; third party shipping required.