research guy
Jr. Member
I'll so I finally decided to join the conversation!
I've been following treasurenet.com for many years, from a voyeurs perspective. I always loved seeing and reading about people's finds. Over the years I've seen what I feel to be remarkable finds, from my own personal interests, and I always try to guess which of those finds will eventually end up as banners finds. It's always cool to see an item go banner, and some people are lucky or locationally privledged to be finding some of the items they are able to produce. The beauty of treasure hunting to me though, is found in each item that is located. What some people view as trash, may be another persons favorite find. And I find that I spend a lot of time in the "what is it?" Forum. I've come to understand that there are some highly talented people in identifying objects that are obscure or degraded to a point of what seems to be unidentifiable. Then someone comes out of left field and correctly identifies that same object, by pictures alone, without examining in their own hands. Really cool people! There is fine talent found on this site.
Personally, I don't spend much time digging for treasure. I've been treasure hunting for well over 15 years. Treasure hunting for me is found in the information that leads to the dig site. This is where I specialize. I also tend to find treasure hidden in plain sight that you can buy for a few dollars at an antique store, and realize a value of much higher significance or value later. Treasure can be found anywhere. Let your detectors yelp in your ears, and be keen in your sight. It's right under your nose, if you are lucky to be in the right place at the right time!
So enough about me for now, I look forward to future conversation with you all in the future.
I'm really good at identifying items that I pick up for my own personal collections, but the item I'm about to show has stumped me for years. I bought this clock about 7-8 years ago, and for the life of me, I cannot identify its maker. I'm assuming this clock came as a two piece assembly. The mount that would secure it to the wall, and the clock itself. I have looked throughout the case itself, inside and out, for a Signature or makers marks, and they are not on the case or movement. The serial numbers match between the movement, and the case, as well as it is written on the backside of the face in quill and ink, but no maker on the case or movement anywhere. But this piece is a work of art, that is highly detailed in its casting. I've looked everywhere for another example, and can't find anything even remotely close, in style or concept. So I'm reaching out to you guys for help. The movement needs repairs as the tension springs are broken, but I don't want to have it repaired until I know what I am dealing with.
It's weights about 20-25 lbs of bronze/brass. It is 11 1/2 inches from wingtip to wingtip wide. It is 26 inches from top phineal to bottom scrolling. Based on its construction, materials, and subject matter, I'm guessing it was made between 1780s and 1850s.
I have found a Moreau clock that seemed to use a similar orb and phineals, and the orb was elevated above the bronzes head, but separated not like this example being connected.
Any help identifying this piece or leads that stick out to you, that I may be overlooking, would be greatly appreciated!
I've been following treasurenet.com for many years, from a voyeurs perspective. I always loved seeing and reading about people's finds. Over the years I've seen what I feel to be remarkable finds, from my own personal interests, and I always try to guess which of those finds will eventually end up as banners finds. It's always cool to see an item go banner, and some people are lucky or locationally privledged to be finding some of the items they are able to produce. The beauty of treasure hunting to me though, is found in each item that is located. What some people view as trash, may be another persons favorite find. And I find that I spend a lot of time in the "what is it?" Forum. I've come to understand that there are some highly talented people in identifying objects that are obscure or degraded to a point of what seems to be unidentifiable. Then someone comes out of left field and correctly identifies that same object, by pictures alone, without examining in their own hands. Really cool people! There is fine talent found on this site.
Personally, I don't spend much time digging for treasure. I've been treasure hunting for well over 15 years. Treasure hunting for me is found in the information that leads to the dig site. This is where I specialize. I also tend to find treasure hidden in plain sight that you can buy for a few dollars at an antique store, and realize a value of much higher significance or value later. Treasure can be found anywhere. Let your detectors yelp in your ears, and be keen in your sight. It's right under your nose, if you are lucky to be in the right place at the right time!
So enough about me for now, I look forward to future conversation with you all in the future.
I'm really good at identifying items that I pick up for my own personal collections, but the item I'm about to show has stumped me for years. I bought this clock about 7-8 years ago, and for the life of me, I cannot identify its maker. I'm assuming this clock came as a two piece assembly. The mount that would secure it to the wall, and the clock itself. I have looked throughout the case itself, inside and out, for a Signature or makers marks, and they are not on the case or movement. The serial numbers match between the movement, and the case, as well as it is written on the backside of the face in quill and ink, but no maker on the case or movement anywhere. But this piece is a work of art, that is highly detailed in its casting. I've looked everywhere for another example, and can't find anything even remotely close, in style or concept. So I'm reaching out to you guys for help. The movement needs repairs as the tension springs are broken, but I don't want to have it repaired until I know what I am dealing with.
It's weights about 20-25 lbs of bronze/brass. It is 11 1/2 inches from wingtip to wingtip wide. It is 26 inches from top phineal to bottom scrolling. Based on its construction, materials, and subject matter, I'm guessing it was made between 1780s and 1850s.
I have found a Moreau clock that seemed to use a similar orb and phineals, and the orb was elevated above the bronzes head, but separated not like this example being connected.
Any help identifying this piece or leads that stick out to you, that I may be overlooking, would be greatly appreciated!
