20th Century Design - 21st October 2015

Lot 572

An Art Nouveau Bitter & Gobbers pewter mantel clock

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £700

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Description

An Art Nouveau Bitter & Gobbers pewter mantel clock, swollen square section on flaring base, with pointed top, the circular dial cast in low relief with Arabic numerals, set with abalone shell panel and three turquoise stones, unmarked 18cm.high

Literature

Paul Carter Robinson 20th Century Pewter, Art Nouveau to Modernism, Antique Collectors Club, page 98 catalogue number 1.201 for a comparable clock with ceramic panel inset.