Antique Furniture - 14th March 2006

Lot 455

A French mid 19th century double dial mystery clock

Estimate £2,000 - £2,500

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Description

A French mid 19th century double dial mystery clock, the twin barrel movement driving two glass dials inscribed 'Minutes' and 'Heures' within brass bezels, the front inscribed 'Premiere pendule a mouvement invisible avec aiguille des minutes faite par D.Desmet Heltzel a Brugea', the rosewood and marquetry inlaid base, 12.75in (32.4cm) h, with a glass dome.