Lot Essay
ALBERT ODMARK NOTES
Purchased June 10 1957 from Mrs J.J. Connell sale (Greenfield).
Purchased June 10 1957 from Mrs J.J. Connell sale (Greenfield).
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MARTI & CO., THE ENAMELS BY POITEUIY; THE CLOCK RETAILED BY ALBERT HANSEN, SEATTLE. CIRCA 1890
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A French green onyx and enamel striking table clock
Marti & Co., the enamels by Poiteuiy; the clock retailed by Albert Hansen, Seattle. Circa 1890
The pediment inset with an enamel plaque depicting Napoleon seated on a chair by a lakeside with buildings in the background, the corresponding plaque in the base of Josephine reclining on a chaise longue within an Arcadian setting, the gilt-metal capped enamel columns painted with ladies and gentlemen in period dress, the cream enamel Arabic dial with floral garlands and foliate cast gilt-metal hands, signed by the retailer Albert Hansen Seattle, the twin going barrel movement with Brocot type escapement and strike on a gong, the backplate with medal stamp for Marti & Co. 7988, with mercury-filled twin glass tube pendulum
14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high
Marti & Co., the enamels by Poiteuiy; the clock retailed by Albert Hansen, Seattle. Circa 1890
The pediment inset with an enamel plaque depicting Napoleon seated on a chair by a lakeside with buildings in the background, the corresponding plaque in the base of Josephine reclining on a chaise longue within an Arcadian setting, the gilt-metal capped enamel columns painted with ladies and gentlemen in period dress, the cream enamel Arabic dial with floral garlands and foliate cast gilt-metal hands, signed by the retailer Albert Hansen Seattle, the twin going barrel movement with Brocot type escapement and strike on a gong, the backplate with medal stamp for Marti & Co. 7988, with mercury-filled twin glass tube pendulum
14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.