Original 1850 French Robert Houdin Square Glass Dial Double Hand Mystery Clock
Original 1850 French Robert Houdin Square Glass Dial Double Hand Mystery Clock
SOLD $13,500.00 Sold: Dec 31, 2019 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
French Style 8 Day Brass Automat
Original 1850 French Robert-Houdin Square Glass Dial Double Hand Mystery Clock
Here we have an extremely rare mystery clock, by famous French magician and mechanic, Jean Robert-Houdin, made circa 1850. This total mechanical clock has a very noticeable large square glass dial, with 2 hands pointing to the time with Roman numerals. The glass dial is completely see through with no visible mechanism of any kind, yet the hands correctly indicate the current time. The glass dial is securely housed by an ornate gilt frame and supported by a post co
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
French Style 8 Day Brass Automat
Original 1850 French Robert-Houdin Square Glass Dial Double Hand Mystery Clock
Here we have an extremely rare mystery clock, by famous French magician and mechanic, Jean Robert-Houdin, made circa 1850. This total mechanical clock has a very noticeable large square glass dial, with 2 hands pointing to the time with Roman numerals. The glass dial is completely see through with no visible mechanism of any kind, yet the hands correctly indicate the current time. The glass dial is securely housed by an ornate gilt frame and supported by a post co
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.