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    Posted 12 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!

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    1. pw-collector pw-collector, 12 years ago
      It is similar to a Ansonia Bronze "Mercury" Figurine Clock.
      Height, 15 inches
      Width, 17-1/2 inches
      Dave
    2. Bruce99 Bruce99, 12 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.
    3. epson233 epson233, 12 years ago
      nice job bruce99 and pw-collector
    4. Bruce99 Bruce99, 12 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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