c.1925 French Mahogany Mystery Turtle Clock
French /
Novelty
Inv. #: f252
Maker: A. Cadot, Place Dauphine.
Circa: 1925
Size: 7" high
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A rare early 20th century French mystery turtle clock in a gilt-bronze mounted mahogany case with a pewter tray and friction fit hinged bezel.
Case
The mahogany case has canted corners, well-cast gilt-bronze floral mounts, supports the tray above and stands on four gilt-bronze c-scroll feet.
Dial
The engraved pewter tray has Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic 15 minute marks and an inner chapter ring showing 5 minute intervals. The glazed silvered hinged bezel is friction fit on the tray. The tray is filled with water and the floating turtle indicates the time.
Movement
The eight day time only movement is horizontally mounted, is wound out the top and set out the side, retains the original lever balance platform, carries a split circular magnet, is stamped 'FRANCE' and has the trademark stamp of 'AC' within an oval.
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