8 Dec 2011
13:00 EST
New York
Fine Watches, Wristwatches, and Clocks including Property from a Distinguished Collection
Back to auction 19422
Fine Watches, Wristwatches, and Clocks including Property from a Distinguished Collection
Back to auction 19422
A small Louis XVI ormolu and patinated bronze timepiece
The movement signed, Petite à Paris, no. 261, late 18th century.
On shaped rectangular base with cast and chased gadrooned frieze enhanced with leaves and flowerheads, the clock supported by a patinated prancing horse, the circular case with beaded bezel within an open urn shaped surround draped with laurel, white enamel dial with arabic chapters, gilt scroll hands, gilt full plate bridge cock verge watch movement with adjustable potence 10in.(25.4cm) high
On shaped rectangular base with cast and chased gadrooned frieze enhanced with leaves and flowerheads, the clock supported by a patinated prancing horse, the circular case with beaded bezel within an open urn shaped surround draped with laurel, white enamel dial with arabic chapters, gilt scroll hands, gilt full plate bridge cock verge watch movement with adjustable potence 10in.(25.4cm) high
Sold for
US$ 3,125
inc. premium
Category: Clocks and Watches / Watches
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