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Forcot's Patented "Cupid on a Swing" portico clock

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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
57 West Lancaster Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
610.722.9004

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$7,500.00

Forcot's Patented "Cupid on a Swing" portico clock

An unusually large French made portico clock; and the largest we have seen with the novel swing pendulum device that was patented by Forcot of Paris in 1862. When running the cupid pendulum swings to and fro- as if really swinging on a swing- instead or sideways. The ormolu mounts are of very good to best quality castings, and have not been removed to be cleaned or re plated- they don't seem to need it since the original surface can be appreciated despite the accumulation of some discoloration ad dirt over the last years.

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