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A Zappler In The Shape Of A Magician, Who's Standing On A Pedestal & Under A Dome!! Date: Circa 1875 Base & Dome:  The Pedestal that the Dome sits on, is carved from wood, painted in a Black Enamel Paint. Zapplers like this one, which have the Pendulum in the back, were made later than the Zapplers that have the Pendulums in the front. The Dome has a lip on the bottom, so I think that it was made sometime in the last 60 years, or "Vintage" as eBay refers to it. The Base is 6" Wide and 8.375" Tall. Movement:  The movement is circular in shape, like a French movement. But as Zapplers were typically made in Germany, this must just be an atypical movement. The Zappler runs for 30 Hours. Professional Opinion:  This Zappler is very unique! The metal its made from is very, very heavy Brass and has a very well built movement, that is in excellent working condition. The pendulum, even though its in the back, still has the rapidity of a typical Zappler and has been a true joy to own and run!!

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 amazing Magician is the second step in the evolution of Zapplers. Zapplers are typically known for having their "Cow Tail" Pendulum Bob in front of the movement. But in this case and as you'll see further down, the pendulum bob is behind the movement, as it is with normal clocks, except it still has the speed/rapidity of the pendulum bobs that Zapplers are known for!! A very clear and crisp picture of the Zappler on its Pedestal. You can see the detail of this very intricate & beautiful Zappler. Its a beauty all by itself! Also, the Zappler appears this clear when the dome is over it, but due to the curvature of the dome, its difficult to photograph. A close up of the Dial section of the Zappler. It shows the great detail used for the Zappler and what good condition the dial and its bezel are in! The back of the Zappler, showing the circular movement and the Zappler's pendulum hanging down directly over the movement. In the center, you can see the knob that allows you to set the time on the clock. A close up shot of the side of the movement, showing you the knob that sets the time, the square shaft that you put the key on to wind the watch, and a close up picture of the pendulum! A very similar picture, with a little more detail. The final picture shows you the full back of the Zappler and how the movement is situated. You can also see how thick the metal that was used is. This is a very high quality clock, all the way through! 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 $1550.00 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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