Clock · Swinging pendulum skeleton clock
According to the auctioneer, this late 19th to early 20th century French swinging pendulum clock stands 51 cm high. The skeletonised movement is mounted above a dark veined marble pedestal and square plinth raised on turned feet. Surrounding the visible movement is a white enamel chapter ring bearing black Roman numerals, an outer minute scale, and the signature 'Huguenin, Paris'. Rising vertically above the circular dial frame is an elongated multi-rod column terminating in a top suspension point.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
This timepiece is categorized as a French swinging pendulum clock, estimated by the auctioneer to date from the late 19th to early 20th century.
The white enamel chapter ring is marked with the signature 'Huguenin, Paris'.
The clock features a skeleton movement mounted upon a marble plinth. The dial assembly consists of a white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals and minute markings.
The design includes an elongated multi-rod column rising above the circular dial assembly to an upper suspension hook.
The auctioneer notes that the clock is not known to be working. The internal mechanisms and parts were not inspected for completeness or operational status.
Visual observations reported by the auction house include rust on the hands and the hanging peg. The clock has a height of 51cm.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Maker / Dial Signature | Huguenin, Paris | “the white enamel chapter ring marked Huguenin, Paris” |
| Date | Late 19th to early 20th century | “A late 19th to early 20th century French swinging pendulum clock” |
| Height | 51cm | “height 51cm” |
| Base Material | Marble plinth | “the skeleton movement upon a marble plinth” |
| Base Material | Marble | “the skeleton movement upon a marble plinth” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
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