Magnetic Mystery Clock
Artist: A Pygmalion à Constantinople
Magnetic mystery clock
This is a mystery clock, very freely inspired by Robert Houdin's flying clock, it has a magnetic movement.
The magnet drives the steel globes of the regulator which itself drives the timer hidden behind the hands.
Subsidiary dials : thermometerr and barometer
Late 19th century creation signed on the dial A Pygmalion in Constantinople.
French creation for the Ottoman market.
A singin bird clock with the same signature was sold to Drouot a few years ago.
It could be a one-off model.
Origin: Istanbul.
The clock has been restored, the mechanism overhauled.
The asking price is 22,000 euros.
A very complete restoration report can be provided on request
This is a mystery clock, very freely inspired by Robert Houdin's flying clock, it has a magnetic movement.
The magnet drives the steel globes of the regulator which itself drives the timer hidden behind the hands.
Subsidiary dials : thermometerr and barometer
Late 19th century creation signed on the dial A Pygmalion in Constantinople.
French creation for the Ottoman market.
A singin bird clock with the same signature was sold to Drouot a few years ago.
It could be a one-off model.
Origin: Istanbul.
The clock has been restored, the mechanism overhauled.
The asking price is 22,000 euros.
A very complete restoration report can be provided on request
22 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Fully restored in our whorkshop
Material: Metal
Width: 35 cm
Height: 35 cm
Depth: 16 cm
Reference (ID): 1378308
Availability: In stock
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