Lot Essay
The firm of Musy, Turin, was jeweller to the court of Savoy from 1707 and is still in operation today.
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MUSY A FILS, TURIN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
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AN ITALIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED SCARLET 'BOULLE' MANTEL CLOCK
MUSY A FILS, TURIN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The elaborate case with putto-cresting above a repousse dial with inset with blue enamel Roman Numerals, the movement stamped 'MUSY A FILS/A TURIN/2138', the reverse of the case inscribed '54/...PP..T.' and with paper label 'A. COUTO 47326'
25 in. (63.5 cm.) high; 11 ½ in. (29 cm.) wide; 6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) deep
MUSY A FILS, TURIN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The elaborate case with putto-cresting above a repousse dial with inset with blue enamel Roman Numerals, the movement stamped 'MUSY A FILS/A TURIN/2138', the reverse of the case inscribed '54/...PP..T.' and with paper label 'A. COUTO 47326'
25 in. (63.5 cm.) high; 11 ½ in. (29 cm.) wide; 6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) deep
Special notice
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