FRENCH ANIMATED SILK THREAD ROCKING SHIP CLOCK. The crest of the clock has an animated hand painted and carved wood ship with large sails It rocks back and forth in the background of the bronze rocky shore with a gilded lighthouse in the rear. The base shows a brown patina with a gilt bronze seashell bezel. The time and bell strike 8 day brass movement is silk thread and is marked P.D, 2127, 4"silvered dial with black roman numerals. 12.5"W x 20"H x 6"D. Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,500.