1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock

An attractive vintage 20th c., crystal table clock signed "Daum - France" on the crystal. The quartz clock mechanism also has a stylized Daum signature located below 12 o'clock. At 10' square, the clock has a strong visual presence. History And Meaning Of Anemones: It was believed that the flower sprang from the blood of the slain Adonis, who was a lover of the goddess Aphrodite. As such, anemones were often seen as a symbol of love and passion. In Victorian England, anemones were given as gifts to express love and anticipation. Founded in 1878, Daum Nancy crystal is still recognized for its manufacturing expertise. It owes its fame to master glassmaker Antonin Daum. Dimensions: 10"h x 10"w x 2.25"d Condition: Good, oxidation to metal ring surrounding dial, no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Clock has not been tested. Provenance: The Collection of Olga & Arthur Rankin, NYC. Arthur Rankin was a visionary who wore many hats as a producer, director, screenwriter and animator. He is best known for pioneering the art of “Animagic” — or stop-action animation. His legacy is etched in the hearts of millions, especially during the holiday season. Rankin/Bass Productions gave us timeless treasures like “Rudolph the...

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Rule Britannia Grandmother clock c,1930 Grandmother clock standing on a raised, moulded plinth resting on four pad feet. Decorated on a cream ground with the Union Jack to the trunk door with gilded canted corners. Twin Union Jack flags to the base within a gilded rectangle with further unfurled Union Jack flags to each side. The trunk door opening to the cross of Saint George on a white ground. The hood with ‘barley twist’ quarter pillars decorated in red, white and blue, the hood door also decorated with two flowing Union Jacks to the upper quadrants. Silvered dial with gilded spandrels, Roman numerals, original hands and a silvered engraved boss to the arch signed ‘Tempus Fugit’. Eight day movement with quarter Westminster chimes on eight gong rods with long pendulum and cylindrical brass bob. C.1930 The case of the unique looking small Longcase clock...