Boundary clock in matt and bright gilt bronze, featuring a hunting Diana holding a dog.
The movement is housed in a quadrangular terminal, adorned with a stag's head between two bodies, applied to the bezel chased with a frieze of palmettes, and topped with an octagonal sundial. Terrace underlined by a frieze of leaves and darts.
Base in sea-green marble veneer, resting on four turned and knurled bronze feet.
White enameled dial, signed "BERENGER, Rue St Martin N°16", hour markers in black with Roman numerals and dashes for the minutes.
Mechanical movement with key winding. Wire suspension.
19th century, Empire-Restauration period.
40 x 32.5 x12 cm.
Minor chips to the keyways and marble; oxidation, notably on the reverse of the terrace; sundial style and element on Diana's back missing.
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Lot no. 88

Boundary clock in matt and bright gilt bronze, featuring a hunting Diana holding a dog. The movement is housed in a quadrangular terminal, adorned with a stag's head between two bodies, applied to the bezel chased with a frieze of palmettes, and topped with an octagonal sundial. Terrace underlined by a frieze of leaves and darts. Base in sea-green marble veneer, resting on four turned and knurled bronze feet. White enameled dial, signed "BERENGER, Rue St Martin N°16", hour markers in black with Roman numerals and dashes for the minutes. Mechanical movement with key winding. Wire suspension. 19th century, Empire-Restauration period. 40 x 32.5 x12 cm. Minor chips to the keyways and marble; oxidation, notably on the reverse of the terrace; sundial style and element on Diana's back missing.

Estimate
€750 - €900
Result
€1,000
Buyer's premium
26%
Boundary clock in matt and bright gilt bronze, featuring a hunting Diana holding a dog. The movement is housed in a quadrangular terminal, adorned with a stag's head between two bodies, applied to the bezel chased with a frieze of palmettes, and topped with an octagonal sundial. Terrace underlined by a frieze of leaves and darts. Base in sea-green marble veneer, resting on four turned and knurled bronze feet. White enameled dial, signed "BERENGER, Rue St Martin N°16", hour markers in black with Roman numerals and dashes for the minutes. Mechanical movement with key winding. Wire suspension. 19th century, Empire-Restauration period. 40 x 32.5 x12 cm. Minor chips to the keyways and marble; oxidation, notably on the reverse of the terrace; sundial style and element on Diana's back missing.
Sale Friday 20 June 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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