Sale 10897
London
|
20 May 2015
Price realised
GBP 3,500
Estimate
AN EMPIRE ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK EARLY 19TH CENTURY The enamel dial signed 'LEROY / PALAIS ROYAL NO. 114', the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike to bell 17 ¼ in. (43.8 cm.) high; 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) wide; 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) deep
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