Lot 1374 ♣ - A204 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 30. March 2023, 10.00 AM
MONUMENTAL BOULLE-PENDULUM CLOCK WITH CARILLON ON BASE
Napoleon III, 19th century. The earlier movement, 18th century, signed Ellicott London.
Curved case applied with red tortoiseshell and inlaid with engraved brass designed as tendrils, leaves, masks, monkeys, etc. Opulent, in part pierced bronze mounts designed as rocailles, a mascaron and two human heads. The top with a monumental figure. The door bronze with a Bacchanal scene. Bronze dial in relief with white enamel, in part restored. Movement with verge escapement and carillon on eight bells.
73 × 36 × 203 cm.
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Various losses to the marquetry. Front glass missing. Pendulum fork incomplete. Movement to be overhauled.
CHF 3 000 / 5 000 | (€ 3 090 / 5 150)
Sold for CHF 7 500 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.