ANTIQUE & ART AUCTION Tuesday, 24 January 2017 - 10:00 AM start
A 19thC French Empire period sculptural ormolu bronze mantel clock
Realised: $3,000 plus premium
Lot Details
modeled as a cherub riding upon a mer-lion (a morse); its uplifted tail enfolds a drum shaped case with eight day striking movement, the dial with Roman numerals. The mechanism with silk suspended pendulum, the spring dated 'April 1826'. All raised on an oval plinth base with an applied trophy group, a border of conch shells and with squat bun feet. Height 430. $4000
