Sale 5643
London, South Kensington
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14 April 2005
Price realised
GBP 480
Estimate
A French ormolu and champlevé enamel mantel timepiece, circa 1900 With polychrome enamel decoration to front and sides, the white enamel Arabic dial painted with floral swags, the eight day single barrel movement with replaced lever escapement -- 11 in. (28 cm.) high
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