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
An Empire ormolu and black marble mantel timepiece
French, circa 1810.
The cast and chased frame depicting the centaur Chiron and Acteon supported by clouds, on stepped marble base with applied ormolu grape vine frieze and raised on bun feet, white enamel dial with roman chapters within a beaded and guilloché bezel, molded gilt hands, the circular movement with thread suspended pendulum to anchor escapement. 31cm (12 ¼ in) high
The cast and chased frame depicting the centaur Chiron and Acteon supported by clouds, on stepped marble base with applied ormolu grape vine frieze and raised on bun feet, white enamel dial with roman chapters within a beaded and guilloché bezel, molded gilt hands, the circular movement with thread suspended pendulum to anchor escapement. 31cm (12 ¼ in) high
Sold for
US$ 2,500
inc. premium
Footnotes
- According to the accompanying bill of sale, the mainspring is signed and dated 1808.
Category: Clocks and Watches / Watches
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