Lot 63
  • 63

An Empire ormolu mantel clock, "Hope feeding Love" circa 1805, the dial signed Galle Rue Vivienne No. 9 à Paris

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • ebony, glass, bronze
  • height 19 1/4 in.; width 15 in.; depth 5 3/4 in.
  • 49 cm; 38.5 cm; 15 cm
together with a later ebony base fitted with a music box.

Condition

With a few scattered areas of light rubbing to ormolu; most to base. In good condition.
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