Lot 93

A FRENCH ORMOLU AND BLUE SEVRES-STYLE PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK

In the Louis XVI style, circa 1890

Estimate: £300 - £500
Bidding ended. Lot is unsold.

Modelled with a pair of water-spouting dolphins, flanking an urn with ribbon-tied oak and foliate scroll mounts around the dial, on a stepped ormolu and porcelain stepped circular foot, the 3 1/2in white enamel dial with pierced hands, with a drum-shaped movement, platform lever escapement with countwheel strike on a bell

43cm high


CONDITION REPORT

With a steel key.  The clock case is dirty and requires a clean.  The movement strikes but doesn’t tick.  It requires a service.  The dial enamel is chipped to the left winding hole and to its left side.  

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