A gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock , FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 5771

European Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries and Carpets

London, South Kensington

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13 September 2005

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Lot 440

A gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock

FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY

Price realised

GBP 1,800

Estimate

GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,000

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A gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock
First half 19th century
The case surmounted by a seated cupid with clappers, the white enamel Roman dial inscribed a Paris, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension, countwheel strike on bell
18½in. (47cm.) high
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