WebMar 8, 2013 · Mystery Clock by Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin 1 / 1 A glass and ormolu Mystery Clock was sent to West Dean dissembled from an international source to be reassembled. A simple enough request, however, the 1850s mechanical mystique of smooth running remained a challenge throughout the three-month process. WebAug 9, 2013 · Houdin used various optical tricks in his mystery clocks, including a rod that ran up through the ornate clock base and along the right of the top of the case, attaching to a screw that was connected to a second, invisible glass dial that turned behind the visible dial [source: Horologist ].

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