Furniture, Works of Art, Clocks, Pocket Watches & Scientific Instruments - 26th March 2013

Lot 111

A good French porcelain mounted ormolu mantel clock

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £2600

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Description

A good French porcelain mounted ormolu mantel clock, the striking movement by Japy Freres in a break arch case with bowed sides, the whole set with plaques of hunting scenes against a dark blue ground, the dial and urn finial similarly decorated, acanthus cast case with scrolled foliate mounts, circa 1880, 19½in (50cm) high.