Lot Essay
A closely related tortoiseshell bracket clock, with a spread-winged eagle crest and finials, is illustrated in M. Giarizzo and A. Rotolo, Il Mobilie Siciliano, Palermo, 2004, fig. 110.
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SICILY, THE DIAL SIGNED AUGUSTINUS SELUAGIO PANORMI, MID-18TH CENTURY
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A SOUTH ITALIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BRACKET CLOCK**
SICILY, THE DIAL SIGNED AUGUSTINUS SELUAGIO PANORMI, MID-18TH CENTURY
With a later spread-winged eagle finial above a domed top with four further finials above an arched glass paneled case with foliate pierced gilt-metal sound frets, with demi-lune mouldings framing glass panels, the silvered dial engraved with a Roman and Arabic chapter ring, the centre with an alarm-setting disc in the arch, the movement with twin barrels and verge escapement, further barrel for the alarm, striking the hours modulo 6 and repeating at four minutes past (ribotta), with two bells, the case with stepped and moulded plinth on scrolled ormolu feet, resting on a painted later bracket, feet regilt and possibly associated
23 in. (58.5 cm.) high, the clock, 33½ in. (85 cm.) high, overall
SICILY, THE DIAL SIGNED AUGUSTINUS SELUAGIO PANORMI, MID-18TH CENTURY
With a later spread-winged eagle finial above a domed top with four further finials above an arched glass paneled case with foliate pierced gilt-metal sound frets, with demi-lune mouldings framing glass panels, the silvered dial engraved with a Roman and Arabic chapter ring, the centre with an alarm-setting disc in the arch, the movement with twin barrels and verge escapement, further barrel for the alarm, striking the hours modulo 6 and repeating at four minutes past (ribotta), with two bells, the case with stepped and moulded plinth on scrolled ormolu feet, resting on a painted later bracket, feet regilt and possibly associated
23 in. (58.5 cm.) high, the clock, 33½ in. (85 cm.) high, overall
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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