Lot 223
  • 223

An Austrian silver and enamel tower clock, probably Herman Boehm of Vienna, late 19th century

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • Silver, enamel, hardstone
  • height 18 1/4 in.
  • 46.5cm
the square base raised on gargoyle feet, tower-form with openwork scrolling foliate borders and panels, each side of the lower level set with an enameled plaque of classical figures, the sides of the upper level each set with an enamelled clock dial, the domed top enameled with a classical scene of women, animals and putti, the enameled columns at the corners and the domed top surmounted by knight figures, with clock key

Condition

some chipping to enamel at high spots, gilt flowers on enamelled columns partly abraded, some knight finials do not screw in tightly, otherwise good
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