2nd Feb, 2023 10:30
Keeping Time: Clocks, Musical & Scientific Instruments
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN AND ORMOLU CLOCK GARNITURE
LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN AND ORMOLU CLOCK GARNITURE,
with twin train eight day movement by CAF striking on a bell, the porcelain dial set with Roman numerals and inscribed 'Tard Thomson', the domed case with urn finial suspended with foliate swags, the dial over handpainted panel depicting a Classical allegorical scene, 43cm high, the side urns and covers further painted With classical scenes and with twin foliate handles, each 36cm high (3)
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Sold for £850
Estimated at £400 - £600
Condition Report
Clock good to fair. Winds and works at time of testing, possible replacement pendulum. Wear as per use and age, including areas of pitting throughout. Split to garland of finial urn at reverse. Rust to key winds.
Both side urns generally good. Light wear as per use and age, including tarnish, blemishes, black spots.
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