Lot 97
Mid 19th century, the arched case surmounted by a figure of Cupid, the front with a musical trophy on leaf scroll and claw feet, the circular dial with blue and white enamel Roman numerals, with enamel plaque signed 'Bataille a Paris', the case, base, and bracket veneered in red tortoiseshell and cut brass scroll decoration, the movement stamped 'Japy Freres & Cie'.
Height 80cm (overall), Width 33cm, Depth 18cm
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Ormolu worn on mounts and finial, three enamelled chapters are chipped, cracked or worn, cracks to maker's label, tortoiseshell to clock case and base in good condition, slightly worn to top of base, bracket possibly associated, metal work on bracket tarnished and with areas of verdigris, has pendulum and key but has not been tested for time
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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8431
6:00pm - 21 September 2021
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing Virtually:
Friday 17 - Monday 20 September, 10am - 4pm
CONTACT
Madeleine Norton
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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