Any clock with moving figures and more specifically with a human figure or figures, either forming part of the decoration of the case or partially involved in the movement. Examples are a clock with a revolving dial and a figure holding a pointer to indicate the hour, or French 'mystery' clocks of the late 19th century with the pendulum held by a female figure apparently stationary but actually moving slightly from side to side to impulse the pendulum. There are also French clocks in which the pendulum consists of a child on a swing which moves to and fro (requiring a special escapement) and many splendid French designs with decorative figure sculpture as part of the case.