Antique French or France Shelf Figural Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: 5/8/2000
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Catalog Description:

C.1870, French, in the style of Louis XIV, a miniature ormolu and bronze figural clock in excellent condition, and complete with dome + base with brass string inlay. This has a very small and well made platform movementae note unique design allowing removal of the spring barrel and unusual Geneva stopwork on the barrel end. The movement is contained in a small bronze sphere (about 2.8" diameter), with a hinged rear door that is part of the sphere. The globe is nestled in the trunk of a tree, and surmounted by a winged angel, holding the twisted corners of a blanket that support an infant. I don't know whether she is "bringing" or "taking" the child. Small, finely pierced gilt hands. The whole resting on a faceted block of green onyx, with a gilt bottom and 4 knurled bun feet. Height of clock 10 inches0 inches, w/dome 14" Reserve $1100

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