Sale 7904
London, South Kensington
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26 February 1998
Price realised
GBP 1,150
Estimate
a french gilt-bronze novelty striking mantel clock circa 1900 Modelled as a Rococo console table, with mirror above centred by a clock with silvered dial, the table with vases to the sides and mounted with models of a mouse and a frog with two seashells, on demi-lune white marble plinth, the mirror hinged at the top and rising to reveal the twin barrel movement with strike on bell to the side 15¾in. (40cm.) high
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Saleroom Notice
The estimate on this lot has changed to 800-1000
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