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CIRCA 1825
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A CHARLES X ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1825
The case surmounted by figures of Cupid and Psyche, the foliate cast bezel surrounding an engraved brass Roman chapter ring, engine turned centre, blued steel moon hands, the plinth with a relief depicting amorini and figures inscribed SOYEZ HEREUX, on bun feet, the eight day twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell; pendulum; winding key
55 cm. high
CIRCA 1825
The case surmounted by figures of Cupid and Psyche, the foliate cast bezel surrounding an engraved brass Roman chapter ring, engine turned centre, blued steel moon hands, the plinth with a relief depicting amorini and figures inscribed SOYEZ HEREUX, on bun feet, the eight day twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell; pendulum; winding key
55 cm. high
Special notice
Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €5,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €5,001 and €400,000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €400,001. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.