Original Listing Description

FERRIS WHEEL FALLING BALL GRAVIT FERRIS WHEEL FALLING BALL GRAVITY DRIVEN BRASS CASE CRYSTAL REGULATOR CLOCK - No Winding!! Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock. Unlike traditional wind up or weight driven clock, this unique clock receive its working power from a series of large steel ball bearing, which rolling down the top tray. The steel balls are quite in good size too, 2" in diameter. And there are 16 of them. When the ball clears on the Ferris wheel, it simply rolls down to the bottom drawer. After it collects a few of the steel ball bearing, you simply replace them back on the top tray, which has designated channels that allows the balls to roll down to the large Ferris wheel. The top lion can be easily lifted off and reveals the large channels. It just takes a few seconds to get the large steel balls back on the track. This is truly unusual clock. The clock case is made solid brass with large beveled glass on all four sizes. This is a very heavy clock. It weights 50 lbs. with the ball bearings installed. The size of this clock is also magnificent. It's 23-1/2" tall, 11-3/4" wide, and 9-1/8" deep. This clock has a multiple color porcelain dial and a visible platform movement through the round window at 12 o'clock position. Just below the dial, you will notice a barometer and a thermometer on the left. They certainly offer you more info than other clocks. This clock is almost identical to the one that is currently in display at Palace Museum of Forbidden City in Beijing. That clock is made around 1885 and given by the French government to the Emperor of Qing Dynasty. This clock is in good working order. It is a "must have" piece for any clock collector. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. This is a larger version of similar clocks you probably have seen online. We have a comparison with a smaller model. And the ball bearings are bigger as well. This listing is for the large version of Ferris wheel clock only. All winding clocks come with their key. Domestic SHIPPING Method: All domestic shipment will be sent via UPS Ground or USPS Priority Mail. We will choose the most economical way to have your item shipped promptly and safely. All item will be carefully packed with real packing material, bubble wrap, Styrofoam, foam peanut, & NO newspaper. PAYMENT OPTIONS: All payment methods are accepted, but PayPal is highly recommended. Payment is expected within 10 days after auction ends, no exceptions. Buyer with a California delivery address, please add 9% sale tax. RETURN POLICY: Customer satisfaction is our first priority. We accept return within 14 days after delivery, if there is an error in our description. Refund will be issued in full amount. Please email first before returning. Delivery date will be according to UPS or USPS tracking system, so please inspect your item immediately upon arrival. For those clock buyers, please keep in mind that we don't keep a history of any previous repairs on our antique clocks, therefore we are not selling them as in original condition, unless otherwise stated in the description. Buyer has 14 day cooling off period, after that all sales are final. FEEDBACK: Your feedback is very important to us. If for any reason, buyer can't leave us a "5-Star" rating and a positive feedback. Please contact us first prior leaving feedback. We are eager to work with our customers. We believe in communication. Give us a call or send us an email, we will make things right for our buyers. Positive feedback for our buyers will be left automatically by eBay Seller Manager Pro. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: All items will be shipped by USPS to our international buyers. Online tracking number will be provided. Please keep in mind that we purchase damage coverage from a third party, which the cost will not reflect on the postage. In case of a damage, postage is NOT refundable. Buyer is responsible for any import tax and/or brokerage fee (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.