Lot 65
  • 65

An Empire ormolu mantel clock circa 1805

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • height 17 1/4 in.; width 8 1/4 in.; depth 6 in.
  • 44 cm; 21 cm; 15 cm

Condition

One back foot later. Glass door to back is later. The ormolu is dirty but will clean nicely.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Catalogue Note

Another of this model is illustrated in P. Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la Pendule Française, Paris, 1997, p. 383, fig. D.