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CIRCA 1765, THE BAROMETER MOVEMENT LATER
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A MATCHED LOUIS XV ORMOLU CLOCK AND BAROMETER
CIRCA 1765, THE BAROMETER MOVEMENT LATER
The white enamel clock dial and movement signed 'NAVET A VERSAILLES', the companion barometer with divided enameled dial, each case surmounted by an urn-form finial hung with swags, the flanking pilasters cast with ram's heads, the sides hung with lion pelts, minor differences to casting, probably originally conceived as individual clocks
31.4 in. (80 cm.) high (each)
CIRCA 1765, THE BAROMETER MOVEMENT LATER
The white enamel clock dial and movement signed 'NAVET A VERSAILLES', the companion barometer with divided enameled dial, each case surmounted by an urn-form finial hung with swags, the flanking pilasters cast with ram's heads, the sides hung with lion pelts, minor differences to casting, probably originally conceived as individual clocks
31.4 in. (80 cm.) high (each)
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Sale room notice
The door to the barometer has become detached and the glass is now gone. It will be replaced at Christie's expense after the sale.