Lot 50
  • 50

A Directoire ormolu mantel clock circa 1800, the dial signed Caillouet à Paris

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • bronze
  • height 16 3/4 in.; width 20 1/2 in.; depth 6 1/2 in.
  • 43 cm; 52 cm; 16.5 cm

Condition

The dial with fine hairline cracks and minor chips to enamel; not extensive. Rubbing to omrolu; most to base. Minor drillhole to one leg and top of base. In good overall condition.
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