Lot 152
  • 152

An assembled Charles X ormolu and cut-glass clock garniture circa 1825

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height of clock 14 in.; height vases 17 1/2 in.
  • 35.5 cm; 44.5 cm
the clock with a metal and ormolu dial with Roman chapters within a vasiform shaped cut-glass case with an ormolu rim and handles on an ormolu plinth, the pair of vases of similar shape with similar rim and handles above an ormolu socle on a pedestal base mounted with a wreath on a leaf-cast base. Some mounts later; the vases pierced for wiring.

Condition

Minor marks to the ormolu. Some rubbing to the mounts and gilding. Losses to the casting, particularly to the base of the clock. Minor marks and small chips to the cut-glass.
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