After Jean Eug?ne Robert-Houdin. Mystery Clock. Recreation of the famous French magician?s glass dial mystery clock, without a visible or traditional connection between the hand and the base. Even so, the clock keeps time and chimes. Reverse-painted double-glass dial with Roman numerals, and the text Robert-Houdin/Paris.? Design incorporated gilt cherub, and mythical winged lion in its construction. 16 ?? high, including plush-covered gilt wood base. With key. Works signed ?Houdin,? reverse of case bears ?Brevet D?Invention? mark, likely cast (not stamped). Clock and chimes working; dial connection in need of adjustment.