Lot 401A
Of circular form in perspex and gilt brass, 8-day going desk clock with visible movement, transparent with etched and frosted Zodiac symbols and stars as indexes, brushed gilt skeleton lozenge hands, gilt-brass with linear wheel train, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.
Ref. 335, 19.5cm high
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Not recently serviced or timed, however the jewelled encased movement looks clean and in good order. The outer brass mount with oxidisation consummate to age. Would benefit from re-gilding.
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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8176
11:00am - 14 May 2017
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Melbourne (lots 1-249) & Sydney (lots 250-484)
10 May 9am-8pm
11-12 May 10am-5pm
13 May 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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