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christopher columbus clock
« on: August 06, 2012, 07:36:16 pm »
Hi guys,
This is my first post, but I'm just wondering if i can get a hand with an issue i would like to fixed. My parents have an old heirloom that is quite precious in our family. It's an 1840-1890 Bronze Christopher Columbus clock (pictured lower), The sad part is that the clock in it currently was stolen when it was in for repairs after being damaged after it got shipped from germany. All i know about the original clock is that it was a french movement clock. Now if anyone recognises the statue or nows of any antique french clock collectors, I would love to know, as i would like the replace the current one with something like the original one was like. Now unfortunately I do not know the maker of the statue (thought i would just take a photo and try my luck), but if needed I will try and get it soon.




Any help or leads would be great.

Regards.

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Re: christopher columbus clock
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2012, 05:25:52 am »
Hmmm, didn't I already respond to this post?
"I collect antiques because they're beautiful."

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Re: christopher columbus clock
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2012, 08:05:27 pm »
ghopper, this shows it was first listed on 08/06/12....and there aren't any replies except the one you just put.
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Re: christopher columbus clock
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2012, 04:42:33 am »
« Last Edit: August 08, 2012, 04:50:02 am by ghopper1924 »
"I collect antiques because they're beautiful."

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Re: christopher columbus clock
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2012, 07:59:53 am »
yeah sorry for the double post there is a reply in the other post to put the topic in this section, due to more foot traffic and more suited for the style of topic it is.

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Re: christopher columbus clock
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2012, 10:21:16 am »
Any one remember who the guy in NY was that did all the bronzes !! I think someone posted a lamp by him some time ago but can`t remember the name !!  Seems like Walker or something !!

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Re: christopher columbus clock
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2012, 11:36:03 am »
Does the clock have any connection to the 1893 worlds fair?

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Re: christopher columbus clock
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2012, 11:24:46 pm »
Does the clock have any connection to the 1893 worlds fair?


To be honest, I'm unsure, the clock was stolen awhile ago when it was still in possession of my grandma.