Sale 4090
London, South Kensington
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11 July 2006
Price realised
GBP 1,920
Estimate
A Louis Philippe ormolu striking cathedral clock, circa 1840 The rose window forming the dial and applied with white enamel Roman chapters, blued steel trefoil hands, the eight day twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell -- 19¾ in. (50 cm.) high
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