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A gilt-metal tower clock or “turmchenuhr”, probably South German, early 17th century and later

Lot Closed

December 17, 01:22 PM GMT

Estimate

2,400 - 4,000 EUR

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Lot Details

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Description

the traditional case with dome and finial surmount above arcaded tiered bell galleries, the whole engraved with foliate strapwork, with replaced dials and now fitted with a 19^th century French rack striking movement, on a 19th century ebony base inset with lapis lazuli plaques

Haut. 59 cm ; Height 23 1/3 in

Late collection of comte Hippolyte de La Rochefoucauld (1804-1893) at the château de Verteuil ; then by descent

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