Lot 318
  • 318

A Consulat ormolu-mounted tôle peinte mantel clock circa 1805, the dial signed Calame à Paris

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • bronze, metal
  • height 21 in.; width 11 1/2 in.; depth 7 1/2 in.
  • 53.5 cm; 29.5 cm; 19 cm

Condition

Dial with some fine cracks, rubbing and surface dirt. Ormolu with some traces of oxidation and surface dirt. Case probably redecorated.
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