South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 8 October 2012

Session 2

Sold for

ZAR 18 938
Lot 172
  • A French gilt-metal and porcelain-mounted mantel clock, late 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 18 938

About this Item

A French gilt-metal and porcelain-mounted mantel clock, late 19th century
the 9cm enamel dial with roman numerals, with bell-striking Vincenti & Cie movement, the back-plate stamped 'Richoud F a Paris, 458', the case surmounted by the figure of a reclining maiden with a ewer above a pair of shaped porcelain panels painted with summer flowers within turquoise and gilt borders, raised on foliate scroll supports and toupie feet, 41cm high


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