BOURDIN, PARIS, NO. 4708. THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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a napoleon iii white marble and bronze-mounted striking mantel clock
bourdin, paris, no. 4708. third quarter 19th century
The serpentine-fronted case surmounted by the figure of a youthful flautist in 18th century costume (flute lacking), with beaded and bead and reel mounts to the base, with gilt bezel to the white enamel Roman dial with Arabic five minutes, signed BOURDIN H.ER B.TÉ RUE DE LA PAIX 28 PARIS, pierced gilt-metal hands, twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, repeat signature and 4708 stamped on the backplate
15¾in. (40cm.) high
bourdin, paris, no. 4708. third quarter 19th century
The serpentine-fronted case surmounted by the figure of a youthful flautist in 18th century costume (flute lacking), with beaded and bead and reel mounts to the base, with gilt bezel to the white enamel Roman dial with Arabic five minutes, signed BOURDIN H.ER B.TÉ RUE DE LA PAIX 28 PARIS, pierced gilt-metal hands, twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, repeat signature and 4708 stamped on the backplate
15¾in. (40cm.) high