Sale 5643
London, South Kensington
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14 April 2005
Price realised
GBP 1,080
Estimate
A Napoleon III gilt-bronze striking cartel clock, third quarter 19th century With ribbon-tied cresting above addorsed eagle heads, leafy mounts to the sides, enamel Arabic dial with pierced gilt-metal hands, the eight day twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell -- 34in. (87cm.) high
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