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Vintage pre-owned condition with age-appropriate cosmetic wear. Clock has not been tested and is being sold as-is with functionality unknown. Flying pendulum components and hardware shown in photos are included. Original box and paperwork show expected age, storage wear, staining, tears and deterioration. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition, completeness and included components.
DESCRIPTION
Vintage Horolovar “Ignatz” Flying Pendulum Clock, famously marketed as “The Craziest Clock in the World.”
This unusual novelty clock is a reproduction of the historic 1883 flying-pendulum clock design. Horolovar introduced its reproduction in the United States around 1960, making this a fantastic piece of mid-century horological and mechanical novelty history.
This example is especially appealing for its surviving original presentation materials and accessories, including:
* Horolovar Ignatz flying pendulum clock
* Flying pendulum superstructure/components shown
* Original fitted cardboard shipping/storage box
* Original Styrofoam packing pieces
* Original “IGNATZ – The Craziest Clock In The World” booklet
* Original Horolovar clock-owner instruction sheet
* Original box instruction/warning label
* Horolovar warranty label numbered 16313
* Vintage handwritten identification tag
Dial features Roman numerals, Horolovar branding and the historic “PAT’D OCT 9TH 1883” reference to the original flying-pendulum design.
IMPORTANT: This clock has not been wound, operated, adjusted or otherwise tested. No representation is being made regarding mechanical operation, accuracy or functionality. It is being sold AS-IS as an untested vintage collectible.
Nothing has been cleaned, restored or adjusted. All components included with the sale are shown in the photographs.
Photos are part of the description.
Stored in a smoke-free environment. Fast, secure shipping.