English and Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 3rd July 2007

Lot 430

A French oval painted porcelain dial boudoir clock

Estimate £200 - £300

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Description

A French oval painted porcelain dial boudoir clock, with a cylinder escapement, stamped 'DUMAS, 227, DEPOSE,' the dial decorated a Romantic scene with a cherub sprinkling roses, the back plate inscribed 'Ch. Valain, Rio de Janerio,' 3.75in (9.5cm) h, in a later stained wood mount. Winding key.