Description:

Animated Figural Tightrope Walker Automaton Clock. Exceptional pure white polished onxy case has serpentine carved support arms on the base with bronze mounted trim and feet, a cylindrical top containing the timepiece; centered between the side arms is a figure of a tightrope acrobat and a tree, the animated figure moves his legs and head independently, moves arms simultaneously and jumps up and down on the rope. Individual spring driven animated mechanism is contained in the ebonized wood base with a separate 2 tune cylindrical music box. Clock has a 4" porcelain dial with black Roman hour numerals, open moon hands and gilt brass beaded bezel; round French brass 8 day spring driven movement is signed "Japy Freres" and has a half hour strike on a bell. Everything is in excellent and working condition, no repairs to the onyx, figure retains the original clothing; original tune label under the base, no dome, has pendulum and 2 keys. 18" high x 17" wide x 8.25" deep. Weight: 16.75 lbs.

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