Lot 318
  • 318

An attractive French Empire ormolu and bronze sculptural mantel clock circa 1805

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • 44.5cm. high.
10-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed à Paris finely engraved pierced gilt hands, flat bottomed countwheel bell striking movement converted to club tooth lever platform escapement, finely cast and chiselled ormolu and bronze case surmounted by an elegant lady holding a mirror and wreath on a classical chair, an hour-glass and books behind, acanthus moulded break front base with applied relief raised on engraved bun feet