Lot Essay
Under the base is a manuscript label inscribed 'donne grand' pre de Martignac par la princesse russe de bagration en 1828 donne par grand mre de Martignac sa petite fille Elisabeth aot 1894'.
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TULA, CIRCA 1828
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A steel-mounted rosewood Table Clock
Tula, circa 1828
Of rectangular upright form on four block feet and plinth, the circular brass dial with black roman numerals and wriggle work arms within a bright cut-steel border, surrounded by four scrolling foliage cut-steel spandrels within further bands of cut-steel decoration above and below, apparently unmarked
8.3/8 in. (21.4 cm.) high
Tula, circa 1828
Of rectangular upright form on four block feet and plinth, the circular brass dial with black roman numerals and wriggle work arms within a bright cut-steel border, surrounded by four scrolling foliage cut-steel spandrels within further bands of cut-steel decoration above and below, apparently unmarked
8.3/8 in. (21.4 cm.) high