Lot 10
  • 10

A late Louis XVI ormolu and vert de Maurin marble horloge à poser Paris, late 18th century

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • gilt bronze, enamel
  • height 18 1/2 in.; width 23 3/4 in.; depth 6 3/4 in.
  • 47 cm; 56.5 cm; 17 cm
the enamel dial with Roman numerals and signed Robin, the back of the movement inscribed 69/ London

Condition

In overall good condition. Marble with minor chips and abrasions to corners and edges. Four vacant holes to marble, previously with mounts. Putto at back of chariot with vacant screw lacking element. The connecting element on the back of the chariot is lacking. Putto at top with vacant hole in right hand, lacking element; also with a chip to leaf crown. One goat slightly loose and with a crack to harness, only visible from the backside. Enamel dial with chips to winding holes, largest being approximately half an inch. Ormolu with oxidation, light rubbing, and surface dirt.
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