Lot 3
Late 18th century
The eight-day bell-striking movement partly skeletonised within a white-japanned Arabic numeral chapter ring with calendar, with convex glass cover in a drum case framed with a laurel wreath and mounted with a vase of flowers, all raised on a half-round portico with a stepped base on toupie feet, the portico enclosing the starburst pendulum swinging behind a standing Chinese figure within swags of chains and bells, various ormolu mounts throughout
54cm high, 28.5cm wide, 13cm deep
Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
Marble in overall good condition, some minor chips and cracks and general wear in places
The dial with small chips around the edge
Wear to the gilding in places
Cracked bell and bell hammer lacking, requires maintenance and servicing
Key and pendulum present
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. 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.
Paul and Jacques Martin, Auctioneers, Versailles, 24 June, 1979, lot 155, purchased by the vendor
Dr Christine Rothauser
Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8785
6:00pm - 7 July 2025
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Fri 4 - Sun 6 July, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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