Patented in 1883 and originally manufactured by New Haven Clock Co. under the
Jerome and Co. name from 1884-1885 and dubbed "Ignatz". The original
flying pendulum or flying ball clock was decorated a bit differently from this
1970's reproduction by Horolover. Referred to as "The Craziest Clock In
The World" it does everything well except keep time! It operates by slinging a
tiny brass ball on a thread around two steel posts. Quite fascinating to watch. It
has a one day spring powered movement. This clock was serviced in May 2014 when the
missing ball and thread were replaced and the clock cleaned. The face glass is a
replacement. The clock is running properly. The only clock in my collection
that's guaranteed not to keep time.
SOLD on eBay®
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