Lot 5
The gilt metal case decorated with a winged woman holding a shell and surmounting a globe wrapped in a flowing cloth with sunburst back drop. The dial with black enamelled Roman numerals.
49 x 33.5 x 12 cm
Estimate $800 - $1,200
The case is in good condition.
No signs of repair; one loss at the front by the globe.
There are surface marks and scratches conclusive with age.
Key and pendulum present.
The movement is ticking over nicely but we haven't tested it for time.
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Private collection, Sydney
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8295
6:30pm - 26 March 2019
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Friday 22 March - Monday 25 March, 10am-4pm
Tuesday 26 March, 10am-2pm
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
hamish.clark@leonardjoel.com.au
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