A Classical Ormolu 'George Washington' Mantel Clock, made for the American Market by Jean-Baptiste Dubuc, Paris, circa 1815
Auction Closed
April 21, 08:50 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A Classical Ormolu 'George Washington' Mantel Clock
made for the American Market by Jean-Baptiste Dubuc
Paris
circa 1815
the enameled dial enclosing a two-train movement with Roman numerals and the inscription Dubuc/ Rue Michel le comte No. 33/ A Paris above a banner inscribed Washington, First in War, First in Peace, First in his Countryman's Hearts; the shielded eagle perched on globe and plinth engraved E PLURIBUS UNUM
15⅜ x 10⅜ x 4⅜ in. (38.5 x 27.1 x 11.4 cm.)
Property of a New England Collector
Sotheby's, New York, Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Folk Painting and Silver, sale 5622, October 24, 1987, lot 437
Christie's, New York, The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Nicholson, January 28, 1995, sale 8082, lot 1146
Wolf Family Collection No. 1108 (acquired from the above)
Sotheby's, New York, Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Folk Painting and Silver, sale 5622, October 24, 1987, lot 437
Christie's, New York, The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Nicholson, January 28, 1995, sale 8082, lot 1146
Wolf Family Collection No. 1108 (acquired from the above)
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