{"product_id":"scissors-skeleton-clock","title":"Scissors Skeleton Clock","description":"Scissors Skeleton Clock\u003cbr\u003e 20th Century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This unusual 20th-century skeleton clock is defined by its striking scissor-form design and twin pendulum movement. Two pendulums swing in opposite directions like the blades of a pair of scissors, a motif repeated in the hands and the shaped brass movement plate. The exposed mechanism incorporates a fusee, which compensates for the mainspring’s diminishing torque as it unwinds, delivering more consistent force to the wheel train. Encircled by a silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, the visible brass wheel train makes the clock’s mechanism a central part of its design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The design is closely related to the celebrated Scissors Clock popularized by British horologist John Wilding, whose construction guides brought complex traditional clockmaking within reach of skilled 20th-century makers. Skeleton clocks such as this were created to place their mechanical ingenuity on full display, reducing the case so that the movement itself became the focus. With its fusee movement, animated twin pendulums and clever repetition of the scissor motif, this clock is an especially intriguing example of the tradition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With glass dome: 23\" high x 12\" diameter","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45700800839815,"sku":"31-6427","price":5850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-6427_1.png?v=1787930515","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/scissors-skeleton-clock","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}