Lot 143
The lyre-shaped case with enamelled individual chapters with Arabic numerals, around a pierced dial, surmounted by a Zeus mask with sunrays and swan head terminals, the green marble base with ribbon tied wreaths and a trumpet on a leaf cast plinth and bun feet, the movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on a bell.
Height 49cm
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
In good condition, slight swear and marks to gilding on top of swans' heads, two very small chips to edge of marble.
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Leonard Joel, Sydney, The Trevor Hyde Collection, 2 December 2019, lot 7
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8699
2:00pm - 19 September 2023
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 September, 10am - 4pm
36-40 Queen St, Woollahra NSW
CONTACT
Madeleine Norton
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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