Lot 132
19th century, the enamelled dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, signed 'Costain A Paris / Galerie de la Madeleine', eight-day movement striking on a bell, surmounted by a young girl holding a bunch of grapes on the bronzed elephant's back, the base composed of rocaille scrolls and flower heads.
Height 51cm
Estimate $5,000 - $8,000
In good condition with no visible signs of repair or damage. In working order, but has not been tested for time
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The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8416
6:00pm - 22 June 2021
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Friday 18 - Sunday 20 June, 10am - 4pm
CONTACT
Madeleine Norton
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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