Lot 598

A FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED TIMEPIECE

Estimate: £200 - £400
Hammer price: £150
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The case mounted with two winged seahorses, movement stamped R 445, winding key, 24cm wide; 34cm high overall


Condition report: 

Parts associated and made up. 

The case with scuffs scratches in areas. Mostly tarnishing to the back. 

The top hippocampus is loose. Dirt and dust to the recesses as to be expected.  The gilding colour is a little inconsistent with the rest. 

The dial is associated. The edges of the dial are partially concealed by the floral border of the case and hour hand over shooting the edge. 

White marble base with a few nicks but is associated, as are the feet. 

The working order of the movement is not checked or any guarantee offered of it's functionality. 


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