The David Baldwin Magic Collection II
Fri, May 18, 2018 03:00AM EDT
Lot 29
After Robert-Houdin. Glass Column Mystery Clock.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
After Robert-Houdin. Glass Column Mystery Clock. A handsome example of Robert-Houdin?s double mystery clock, with a clear glass dial to which a single arrow-shaped hand is attached, Roman numerals with minute track, lettered ?Robert-Houdin/Paris? and mounted to a clear glass tube terminating in four griffins, seeming to provide no connection between the clock and any hidden mechanism. Maroon plush-covered base with gilt appliques, rounded feet. Height 21 ??. Dial 5 1/8? diam. Base 7 x 7?. Interior of base shows inconsistencies compared with earlier examples, later movement, new screws prevalent, dial bearing an unusual font for the signature, overall quality and finish inconsistent with original examples.
