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After Jean EugŽne Robert-Houdin. Mystery Clock.

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After Jean EugŽne Robert-Houdin. Glass Column Mystery: After Jean EugŽne Robert-Houdin. Glass Column Mystery Clock. Recreation of the famous French magicianÕs second series (or ÒdoubleÓ) mystery clock, without a visible or traditional connection

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After Jean EugŽne Robert-Houdin. Mystery Clock.

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After Jean EugŽne Robert-Houdin. Mystery Clock. Recreation of the famous French magicianÕs glass dial mystery clock, without a visible or traditional connection between the hand and the base. Even so, the clock keeps time and chimes. Reverse-painted double-glass dial with Roman numerals, and the text Robert-Houdin/Paris.Ó Design incorporated gilt cherub, and mythical winged lion in its construction. 16 _Ó high, including plush-covered gilt wood base. With key. Works signed ÒHoudin,Ó reverse of case bears ÒBrevet DÕInventionÓ mark, likely cast (not stamped). Clock and chimes working; dial connection in need of adjustment.