18th May, 2013 10:00 GMT/BST

Country House Sale

 
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A Gilt Metal Empire Style Striking Musical Mantel Clock, 20th century, with single scroll...

A Gilt Metal Empire Style Striking Musical Mantel Clock, 20th century, with single scroll carrying handle and repeat button, the borders with acanthus leaf work, reverse of the base with lever operated musical train, winding to the underside, twelve Roman cartouches, twin barrel movement with platform cylinder escapement and striking on a bell, 24cm high over handle

Sold for £600
Estimated at £500 - £700


 

Some small scratches to the case and the gilding is slightly faded in parts, movements is striking on the half hour and the hours, repeat button position on the top is not working, musical movement is not working correctly at present, balance is swinging and in going order. No makers mark. AW130513

 


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Auction: Country House Sale, 18th May, 2013

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