05-04-201305-04-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 4, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Miniature Ormolu-mounted Burl Mantel Clock

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$2,640$2,200
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2652MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 04, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Miniature Ormolu-mounted Burl Mantel Clock, France, c. 1890, the pagoda top with rooster finial over the 3 in. porcelain Roman numeral dial, pierced brass hands, sweep center seconds, brass bezel with convex beveled glass, floral inlay on waist, ormolu mounts thoughout, all on acanthus leaf feet, eight-day, time and strike movement with platform escapement, ht. 21 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Clock is in need of professional attention as it ticks but does not keep running or strike.
Two veneer cracks below dial surround and along back of waist. Very small amount of inlay missing from faux waist door. Rooster finial broken.


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