Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3595TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 20, 2021 12:00PM
Description:
French Figural Mantel Clock Depicting "The Golden Apple of the Hesperides," c. 1850s, the gilt figure mounted to a rectangular base with applied ornamentation, resting on four scrolled feet, eight-day time, countwheel strike, and calendar spring-driven movement with silk thread suspension, regulated by a brass-faced pendulum, displayed under a period glass dome, clock ht. 17 in.
Estimate $400-600
appears to be original gilt, bell old replacement, dome ht. 21 1/2 in. currently winding setting and ticking. Time accuracy not tested.
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