04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Alabaster and Gilt-bronze Shelf Clock

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$1,722$1,400
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Alabaster and Gilt-bronze Shelf Clock, France, c. 1860, reclining classically dressed figures representing the studio arts being crowned with laurel wreaths by a putto, floral swags draped from the dial, on an ormolu-mounted alabaster base, all on mushroom feet, 4-in. enamel roman numeral dial marked Dufour, eight-day time and strike movement regulated by a pendulum, ht. 16 1/2, wd. 23 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Clock ticks and strikes. Alabaster with old repairs and small cracks and chips. Pendulum no winding key.


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