Any idea what this figural clock is?

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Posted 11 years ago

bethwr
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Strange - I picked this up years ago, but have never been able to figure out what it is. I imagine it's not worth much, but it weighs a ton!

pw-collector, 11 years ago
It is similar to a Ansonia Bronze "Mercury" Figurine Clock.
Height, 15 inches
Width, 17-1/2 inches
Dave
Bruce99, 11 years ago
This is the model called "Hermes" which, as Dave has said, is very similar to "Mercury". It's from circa 1904. Depending upon the original finish it originally retailed for somewhere between $25 and $28.75. Adjusted for inflation that would be roughly around $630 to $720.

Here's a "Hermes" which auctioned for $400 back in October of 2011: http://p2.la-img.com/289/26437/9939400_1_x.jpg

Here's a "Mercury" which recently auctioned for $300 in May of 2013:
http://p2.la-img.com/289/29536/11486434_1_x.jpg

Hope that solves your mystery. If so, please indicate "Mystery Solved" in your listing. Thanks.
epson233, 11 years ago
nice job bruce99 and pw-collector
Bruce99, 11 years ago
Thank you epson233. Even with my narrow focus on clocks I still get stumped quite often. Fortunately there are other serious collectors like Dave around. It's always nice when we can actually help another collector or someone with an heirloom. Thanks again for you kind remarks.

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