Lot 45
A good late 18th century French ormolu and marble figural mantel clock Robin, Paris
14 – 15 July 2022, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£1,500 - £2,500
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A good late 18th century French ormolu and marble figural mantel clock
Robin, Paris
Two doves preening atop the clock, with a lute and olive vines on the left of the dial, and a Centurion helmet and snake on the right, the central marble column with inlaid ormolu wheat sheaves, with floral cherubs on either side, above patterned banding, the whole supported by a shaped black marble base with inlaid ormolu arrows, cherubs, and lion heads, on shaped feet. The Arabic enamel dial with intertwining floral hands, signed on the dial Robin à Paris. The two-train movement with silk suspension, flat bottom circular plates and outside count wheel striking on a bell, with a winding key. 39cms (15ins) high
Two doves preening atop the clock, with a lute and olive vines on the left of the dial, and a Centurion helmet and snake on the right, the central marble column with inlaid ormolu wheat sheaves, with floral cherubs on either side, above patterned banding, the whole supported by a shaped black marble base with inlaid ormolu arrows, cherubs, and lion heads, on shaped feet. The Arabic enamel dial with intertwining floral hands, signed on the dial Robin à Paris. The two-train movement with silk suspension, flat bottom circular plates and outside count wheel striking on a bell, with a winding key. 39cms (15ins) high
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