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Rare Early 19th Century Series II Robert-Houdin Mystery Clock.

Inv. #: p167

Maker: Robert-Houdin, 106.

Size: 22.25" high

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A very early ormolu and patinated-bronze Series II glass dial mystery clock by Robert-Houdin numbered '106'. The waisted case has a scrolled and reeded ormolu base, a cherub supporting a cartouche flanked by scrolling foliage and two opposing Griffiths above that support the dial. The case is stamped in several interior surfaces '106’ and is stamped on the back 'Brevet d'Invention'. The clock rests on a decorative felt covered carved gilt-wood stand and the whole stands on an inlaid rosewood base.

Dial

The well-lettered glass dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, a single arrow-shaped ormolu hand and is supported by a round patinated bezel.

Movement

The eight-day time and strike movement is housed in the center of the clock case, is wound and set out the back, still retains its original silk thread suspension and pendulum, strikes on a bell, is stamped with 'Brevet d'Invention' and is stamped '106' in several places.

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