Reproduction Mystery Clock Figure with Attributed Junghans Movement
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
early 20th century
This swing arm mystery clock consists of a reproduction spelter figure of a maiden in Classical robes bearing the signature of German sculptor Franz Iffland on its base.
The figure supports an early 20th-century unsigned dial and swing-arm movement apparatus designed in a style commonly attributed to Junghans. Measuring 13.5 inches tall, the entire assembly is mounted upon a circular stepped base. The source notes that the clock is in very good cosmetic condition without chips or cracks, though its precise running condition is not known.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mystery clock
- Height
- 13.5 inches
- Base Signature
- Iffland
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Figure Material
- Spelter
- Maker / attribution
- Junghans (attributed)
- Movement Attribution
- Junghans style
Design
- Visible features
- • Patinated spelter maiden standing on a circular dark plinth with applied floral accents • Swing-arm pendulum mechanism with a white dial displaying Arabic numerals • Gilded or brass gridiron-style swing assembly terminating in a spherical pendulum bob
- Dial and Swing Arm Movement
- The figure is set with an early 20th-century swing-arm apparatus carrying an unsigned dial and movement. While the mechanism and dial are unsigned, the configuration is noted as being in a style commonly attributed to Junghans. Observations confirm a swing-arm pendulum mechanism with a white dial displaying Arabic numerals, suspended via a gilded or brass gridiron-style swing assembly terminating in a spherical pendulum bob.
- Condition and Mechanical Status
- The auctioneer catalog reports the item in very good condition, noting that there are no chips, cracks, repairs, scratches, or areas of heavy wear. Operational running condition is explicitly stated as not known, leaving timekeeping functionality and mechanical completeness unverified in the documentation.
- Composition and Sculptural Figure
- The lot is described as a swing arm mystery clock measuring 13.5 inches tall. It is comprised of a reproduction maiden cast from spelter depicted in Classical robes, marked with the signature of Iffland on the base referring to German artist Franz Iffland (1862–1935). Direct visual inspection shows a patinated spelter maiden standing on a circular dark plinth accented with floral details. The auction catalog notes the figure as a reproduction casting rather than a period lifetime work.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The figure is catalogued as a reproduction.
- Research required: The dial and movement are unsigned, making the Junghans identification an attribution only.
- Research required: Running condition is explicitly stated as not known.