Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 3rd July 2025
Lot 1177
A FRENCH NAPOLEON III ORMOLU AND PIETRA DURA CLOCK GARNITURE
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000
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Description
A FRENCH NAPOLEON III ORMOLU AND PIETRA DURA CLOCK GARNITURE
C.1870
the brass drum movement with an outside countwheel originally striking on a bell, the backplate stamped with a pastille, the circular dial with Roman numerals, the case with hardstone panels of cherries and surmounted by a figure of Diana of Gabii, possibly by Barbedienne, above cherub figures, flowers and fruits, together with a pair of matching four light candelabra (3)
65.2cm high (max)