French Industrial Animated Cyclist Mantle Clock
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Extremely Rare French Industrial Animated Cyclist Mantle Clock. The rouge marble case has a bronze sculpture on top depicting a man standing beside and walking his penny-farthing (high wheel bicycle); the wheels are animated and driven by an individual heavy spring driven brass movement contained within the marble base. 3.5 in. porcelain dial has black roman hour numerals and 5 minute numbers with gilt open moon hands and hinged brass door bezel; typical round French brass 8 day spring driven movement signed "S. Marti & Cie" has a platform cylinder escapement and an half hour strike on a bell. Mounted on either side of the clock dial is a 2.25 in. dia. dial for the barometer and thermometer. Animated mechanism wind and runs (no key), the clock strikes though the time mechanism is not running; the rear wheel of the bicycle is replaced, barometer is a replacement, thermometer tube is cracked, 2 of 3 mounting flanges for the dial bezel are broken, dial has damage, the marble has a small chip and minor repair at the left rear corner.. 15 in. high x 11.5 in. wide x 6.75 in. deep. Weight: 29.75 lbs.
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French Industrial Animated Cyclist Mantle Clock
Estimate $25,000 - $35,000
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