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144. 144W An unusual early 19th century French ormolu figura…
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144. 144W An unusual early 19th century French ormolu figura…
Estimate €3,000 - €5,000
Voluntary lot
Description
144. 144W An unusual early 19th century French ormolu figural clock 'Diana's Chariot'
A Paris
The case depicting the unusual reindeer of Diana's Chariot, the circular dial modelled as the chariot's wheel, with unusual 5 inch dark blue enamel chapter ring with gilt Roman numerals signed at the top A Paris, with skeletonised centre revealing the twin train French movement behind with finely chased ormolu hands, the twin train movement with external count wheel and silk suspension pendulum, currently ticking and striking. 48cm high, 55cm wide, 16cm deep
Provenance
Jordi Vergés, Barcelona, 21 October 2013.
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