15th May, 2019 10:00

Country House and Asian Art Auction

 
Lot 477
 

An Empire style ormolu and bronze eagle and globe mantel clock

An Empire style ormolu and bronze eagle and globe mantel clock, 19th century, the globe with raised gilt Roman numerals surrounded by stars and a cast zodiac ring enclosing an 8-day movement, striking on a bell and with outside count wheel, raised on a sienna marble plinth with relief cast victory laurel wreath to the front face over a stiff leaf cast border, further plinth and square bracket feet, 51cm high, 16cm deep, 17.5cm wide

Sold for £850


Condition Report
Fittings loose, light scratches and minor nibbles to edges, movement not guaranteed

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