Feb 9, 2011 10:00 EST
Belle Epoque: 19th & 20th Century Decorative Arts
140
French Gilt-Bronze and Enameled Carriage Clock
Retailed by Spaulding & Co., Chicago, late 19th/early 20th century
Decorated on the front with a circular dial with black Roman numerals surrounded by a bucolic mountainous landscape scene, either side decorated with a Limoges style enameled copper plaque depicting a mandolin player or a jester. Height 6 1/4 inches.
Sold for $6,000
Estimated at $400 - $600
Includes Buyer's Premium
French Gilt-Bronze and Enameled Carriage Clock
Retailed by Spaulding & Co., Chicago, late 19th/early 20th century
Decorated on the front with a circular dial with black Roman numerals surrounded by a bucolic mountainous landscape scene, either side decorated with a Limoges style enameled copper plaque depicting a mandolin player or a jester. Height 6 1/4 inches.
Each of the side enameled plaques appear to be in good condition; the case appears to be in good condition except the button is missing on the top and the gilding is worn; the clock does not appear to be in working condition and there is no winding key; there is a white enameled dial at the bottom of the movement that is loose.
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Auction: Belle Epoque: 19th & 20th Century Decorative Arts, Feb 9, 2011
