Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
French Gilt-bronze Figural Mantel Clock, c. 1850, sheet music, tambourine, and a basket of flowers adorn the case, figure of Cupid playing the harp, with his quiver and bow, flank the 2 3/4-in. roman numeral porcelain dial with Breguet-style hands, applied ormolu mounts on stepped base, resting on turned button-style feet, eight-day time and countwheel strike mechanism with silk thread suspension, ht. 11 in.
Estimate $500-700
Has pendulum and key.
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BreguetJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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