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Lot 222: Ansonia NY Historical Denis Papin Vapeur Figure Mantle Clock
2025-11-02T15:00:00Z
Start price: $50
Estimated price: $200 - $400
Lot 222:
Ansonia NY Historical Denis Papin Vapeur Figure Mantle Clock
Description
Ansonia figural mantle clock. Cast metal figure of the mathematician Denis Papin Vapeur sits with his hand on a steam digester. Clock tower with bulbous finial and side tassels. Porcelain dial with Roman numerals, open Broscot escapement, eight day spring movement, time and half hour strike behind beveled glass. Movement marked "Ansonia Clock Co. patented June 18, 1882". On slate base with applied Greco Roman decoration. Measuring approx 18-1/2" wide x 7" deep x 16" high. Light metal finish wear, working with key, accuracy not tested.
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