Sale 8893
London, South Kensington
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11 June 2013
Price realised
GBP 3,500
Estimate
A CHARLES X ORMOLU STRIKING PORTICO MANTEL CLOCK OF LARGE SIZE PARIS, CIRCA 1830 The entabulature supported by four fluted composite columns, above the plinth base, with silvered Roman dial and blued-steel Breguet hands and sweep seconds, signed VIELLE VILLE A PARIS, the twin barrel movement with pinwheel escapement and countwheel strike to bell, with gridiron pendulum 28½ in. (72.5 cm.) high; 13½ in. (34.3 cm.) wide; 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) deep
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