10-27-201710-27-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Ormolu-mounted Gilt Figural Mantel Clock

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Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3035MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Ormolu-mounted Gilt Figural Mantel Clock, France, c. 1845, two silvered patinated stallions depicted mid-stride with single equestrian atop the flat-top case, large acanthus leaves encapsulating the cases midsection, cast wreath bezel surrounding the 4 1/4-in. silvered roman numeral dial with Breguet-style hands, profiles of stallions and scrolled foliage make up the lower section, all terminating in bold claw front feet, eight-day time and countwheel strike mechanism with silk thread suspension, ht. 24 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

No pendulum or key.


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Keywords

Breguet, France