22nd Jul, 2011 10:00 GMT/BST

Summer Catalogue Sale

 
Lot 1039
 

1039

A French Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Striking Mantel Clock with Garniture, circa 1880, the...

A French Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Striking Mantel Clock with Garniture, circa 1880, the amelia verde antico marble case surmounted with an urn, acanthus leaf decorated borders to the base, 4-inch dial with Roman numerals, twin barrel movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, movement backplate stamped Adre Picnot A Paris, 53cm high, together with a pair of campana form garniture, 29cm high

Sold for £750
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

27.06.11, Case with the metal surfaces slightly discoloured, case front with a chip to the bottom left hand side, top of the case with a chip to the centre, case with other minor chips to the edges in parts, dial with the numerals rubbed, movement is clean, both garniture with the metal surfaces discoloured and the marble with small chips to the edges.

 


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Auction: Summer Catalogue Sale, 22nd Jul, 2011

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