Sale 5158
London, South Kensington
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12 December 2007
Price realised
GBP 1,000
Estimate
A Louis Philippe ormolu eight day striking portico clock Douyon, Paris. Circa 1840 The gilt-brass dial with painted numerals and signed DOUYON à PARIS to the engine-turned centre, twin barrels movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on bell; pendulum, winding key 17½in. (44.5cm) high
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