15th May, 2019 10:00

Country House and Asian Art Auction

 
Lot 481
 

A French ormolu and verde antico mantel clock

A French ormolu and verde antico mantel clock, mid 19th century, of novelty form, modelled as a charioteer holding the reigns of two rearing horses, the 4 inch white enamel annular with roman numerals and Breguet hands, with 8-day movement striking on a bell and with Medaille d’Or stamp for ‘Vincenti et Cie 1855’, the movement numbered 8650, probably by Japy, the stepped base cast with a stiff leaf border and applied with a flower head and leaf casting to the front and raised on leaf cast paw feet, 38cm high, 17cm overall depth, 49cm wide

Sold for £1,600


 
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