A late 19th century French ormolu mounted mahogany and shiba...

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219 - A late 19th century French ormolu mounted mahogany and shibayama style mantel clock, in the Japanese...

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£700

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A late 19th century French ormolu mounted mahogany and shibayama style mantel clock, in the Japanese taste, modelled as a pagoda, with enamelled arabic dial, the sides decorated with trailing flowers and butterflies and prunus, A.D. Mougin eight day movement striking upon a gong, 26cm wide, 23cm deep, 45cm high

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Overall looks to be in honest condition, the ormolu mounts are a little rubbed at the extremities, hairline crack through 12 o'clock, minor nicking to the lower edges of the front timbers, one leaf lost from the trailing flowers on the right side, movement looks to be original, comes with a pendulum and brass winding key, some nicking along the back of the case near the latch.

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Auction Date:

27th Jun 23 at 9:30am BST