Jun 8, 2011 10:00 EST
Belle Epoque: 19th & 20th Century Decorative Arts
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Louis XVI Style Gilt-Metal Mounted and Faux Tortoise Shell Veneered Miniature Tall Case Clock
Early 20th century
The cartouche-shaped hood and circular dial with Roman numerals, signed CAMERDEN & FORSTER, NEW YORK, above a lyre-form casse with a glazed front continuing to a rectangular pedestal base ending in scrolling feet. Height 19 inches.
Sold for $531
Estimated at $600 - $800
Includes Buyer's Premium
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Metal Mounted and Faux Tortoise Shell Veneered Miniature Tall Case Clock
Early 20th century
The cartouche-shaped hood and circular dial with Roman numerals, signed CAMERDEN & FORSTER, NEW YORK, above a lyre-form casse with a glazed front continuing to a rectangular pedestal base ending in scrolling feet. Height 19 inches.
the protective hinged glass plate that would cover the dial is missing; there are areas of restoraration, small areas of loss and areas of splitting to the veneer; the movement is stamped "E.M" and there is also a numeral: 11994; there is a pendulum (seen in the photograph); the wood case is in generally good condition but at least one of the wood slats on the back is split; Doyle New York cannot make any warranty or representation regarding the working condition of this or any clock in this sale; accordingly, please assume the clock is not in working condition
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
Auction: Belle Epoque: 19th & 20th Century Decorative Arts, Jun 8, 2011
