A Swiss brass and green onyx automaton desk timepiece and a French onyx novelty timepiece in the form of a mortar
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A Swiss brass and green onyx automaton desk timepiece and a French onyx novelty timepiece in the form of a mortar

FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY

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A Swiss brass and green onyx automaton desk timepiece and a French onyx novelty timepiece in the form of a mortar
First half 20th Century
The painted ivorine dial with automaton see-saw, inscribed The Garden Party, lever escapement with key-less wind. The mortar with replaced lever escapement to single barrel movement
The automaton timepiece--5¼ in. (13 cm.) wide. The mortar--5¼ (13.5 cm.) wide
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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