Boundary clock in chased ormolu and gilt brass with matte and bright chiselled brass representing an allegory of summer with a standing horn of plenty holding a serpent and ears of wheat, agricultural tools at its sides. 

It is leaning against a bollard containing the movement, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals for the hours, railroad for the minutes. 

Rectangular base resting on four pebbled feet with a scaly motif, decorated in bas-relief with harvesting putti. 

Mechanical movement with key winding and modified suspension in Brocot.

Restoration period, first half of the 19th century. 

44.5 x 34 x 13 cm.

Gilding wear, one hand missing, stains on the dial, without glass.
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Lot no. 252

Boundary clock in chased ormolu and gilt brass with matte and bright chiselled brass representing an allegory of summer with a standing horn of plenty holding a serpent and ears of wheat, agricultural tools at its sides. It is leaning against a bollard containing the movement, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals for the hours, railroad for the minutes. Rectangular base resting on four pebbled feet with a scaly motif, decorated in bas-relief with harvesting putti. Mechanical movement with key winding and modified suspension in Brocot. Restoration period, first half of the 19th century. 44.5 x 34 x 13 cm. Gilding wear, one hand missing, stains on the dial, without glass.

Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€520
Buyer's premium
24%
Boundary clock in chased ormolu and gilt brass with matte and bright chiselled brass representing an allegory of summer with a standing horn of plenty holding a serpent and ears of wheat, agricultural tools at its sides. It is leaning against a bollard containing the movement, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals for the hours, railroad for the minutes. Rectangular base resting on four pebbled feet with a scaly motif, decorated in bas-relief with harvesting putti. Mechanical movement with key winding and modified suspension in Brocot. Restoration period, first half of the 19th century. 44.5 x 34 x 13 cm. Gilding wear, one hand missing, stains on the dial, without glass.
Sale Thursday 4 June 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 16 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris