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An early 19th century French mantel clock with silk suspension Anonymous, circa 1820 sold with pendulum and winder
4 – 6 November 2008, 13:00 GMT
ChesterSold for £576 inc. premium
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Anonymous, circa 1820
Havng a 3.5-inch white-enamelled convex Roman dial, the two-train movement outside countwheel-striking on a bell, the unusual case in the form of a desk, a classical-style figure seated behind it in a tub library chair, one elbow resting upon books, with inkwell and candlestick, the main body applied with relief-cast winged female figures, terms beneath anthemion, a bird of prey, mythical birds watering, and lyres, raised upon bun feet 32.5cm high (sold with pendulum and winder)
Havng a 3.5-inch white-enamelled convex Roman dial, the two-train movement outside countwheel-striking on a bell, the unusual case in the form of a desk, a classical-style figure seated behind it in a tub library chair, one elbow resting upon books, with inkwell and candlestick, the main body applied with relief-cast winged female figures, terms beneath anthemion, a bird of prey, mythical birds watering, and lyres, raised upon bun feet 32.5cm high (sold with pendulum and winder)