Lot 1877

AN EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK

By Vauchar, Paris, circa 1815

Estimate: £300 - £500
Hammer price: £2,600
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Modelled with two students reading, seated each on a stool, a rectangular ‘bookcase’ behind containing the clock, with 3 3/4in white enamel dial signed Vauchar Elve de Breguet, A PARIS, with blued steel Breguet moon hands, the drum-shaped twin train movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on a bell, on an oval base, hung with foliate festoons, above a stepped base on turned feet

44cm high


CONDITION REPORT

With its pendulum.  The case is in good condition, though it would benefit from a clean as it has engrained dust on the surfaces and some discolouration to the surface.  The movement appears clean and should function subject to a service.

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