Antique Clocks, Pocket Watches, Etc.

A Zappler With The Clock Mounted On A Coiled Snake, Is Found Sitting On A Pedestal & Under A Dome!! Date: Circa 1840 Base & Dome:  The Pedestal that the Dome sits on, is carved from wood, painted in a Black Enamel Paint & has the original Dome, which you can see from the striations on the side. The Base is 6" Wide and 10" Tall. Movement:  The Movement is a typical Zappler movement, with the movement mounted behind the Clock and the Pendulum mounted in front of the Clock's Dial. The Zappler runs for 30 Hours. Professional Opinion:  This is a very unique Zappler! It sets itself apart from the normal type of Zappler, just by the way the clock is set up, balanced, very securely, on a Snake, with an open mouth & its tounge sticking out! It will make a great addition to any collection!

Hello, And Thank You For Taking The Time To Look At Our Listing! The simplest type of clocks of the Baroque Period were equipped, as one would expect, with the simplest type movement and they had a pendulum connected directly to the verge, or in this case, the Anchor Escapement. The easiest way to facilitate control during this period of clock evolution, was to have the pendulum mounted directly in front of the dial. When the pendulums hung in front of the dial, they were often referred to as "Cow Tail Pendulums". The quick oscillation of the pendulum gave rise to the German name for the clock, which was Zappler-Uhr or Fidget Clock. As time progressed and these clocks became more & more popular, the name was simplified to "Zapplers". Also, as these clocks continued to progress, they started to move the pendulums from the front of the clock, to behind the movement. Due to the need to protect the movements, they were first installed in wooden cases in the 18th Century or later under glass, as this clock is, during the 19th Century. These clocks were first developed in Augsburg, Germany, which was founded in 15 BC by Emperor Tiberius & is about 130 miles North-West from Zurich, in Southern Germany. This extremely beautiful & unique Zappler is very different from the typical Zapplers that you're used to seeing in the shape of a Cathedral, a Home, etc. But its this uniqness that makes this Zappler all the more special, and yet it's priced less than the normal Zapplers of its kind! That is just nothing short of a great deal!! This shows the Zappler being used without the pedestal or the dome. The Snake appears very realistic, for being made out of brass that is! Also, the Zappler appears this clear when the dome is over it, but due to the curvature of the dome, its difficult to photograph. This shot gives you a better idea of how clear & realistic the Snake is and how clear & beautiful the clock face and its bezel are. Overall, its a beautiful & unique piece! A good view of the side of the movement, the Zapplers pendulum, and the Snake's tongue! The back of the movement, showing where you wind the clock & the full length of this great Snake! Just a close up shot, for a more detailed view. Well, that's all I can say. The Photos will tell you what you really want to know about the clock anyway. This clock would make a very nice gift to that special someone, even if that "special someone" is you and your own collection!! If you have any questions, you can E-mail us by clicking on the link below: The price for this piece is $1295.00 I've been a member of NAWCC (115858) since 1992. Bid with confidence & please look at our other auctions for more Great Horological Pieces of Art! If you are the lucky winner and if for any reason you do not like this watch simply return it within three days for a complete refund. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!

  

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