Lot 667

A FRENCH GILT-METAL MOUNTED ALABASTER MANTEL CLOCK

Circa 1880

Estimate: £150 - £250
Hammer price: £140
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The case surmounted by a personification of Music, with enamel decorated dial and side panels, twin train movement, bell and pendulum, stamped 684, under a glass dome (damaged), 48cm high overall 


Condition report: 

Parts cast in spelter, some of which has oxidised beneath the gilt surface. Other areas rubbed and som minor tarnishing. 

A few other grazes and scuffs to the case. Lacking a door to the back. 

The movement will need to be examined by a clock specialist, with a pendulum and key.

There is no guarantee of the working order of the movement. 

The ebonised and velvet line plinth base is very faded and fairly worn. 

Glass dome with a missing section at the side. 

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