Sale 8501
London, South Kensington
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15 September 1999
Price realised
GBP 230
Estimate
A French gilt-metal striking mantel clock, late 19th century the naturalistic case surmounted by the reclining figure of a rustic youth picking grapes and the front supports modelled as entwined vine branches, with off white Arabic dial, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell -- 13in. (34cm.) wide
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