South African and International Art, Decorative Art and Books

Online-Only Auction, 31 March - 9 April 2017

Decorative Art and Jewellery
  • A spelter swinging pendulum 'Onion Boy' mystery clock, early 20th century
  • A spelter swinging pendulum 'Onion Boy' mystery clock, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000

About this Item

A spelter swinging pendulum 'Onion Boy' mystery clock, early 20th century

raised on a stepped circular ebonized plinth, enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, dial with hairline cracks, 31cm high



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