A LATE LOUIS XVI ORMOLU, ENAMEL AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE SKELETON CLOCK
BY BOURDIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1790
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GBP 12,000 - GBP 18,000
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A LATE LOUIS XVI ORMOLU, ENAMEL AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE SKELETON CLOCK
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CASE: The case overall clean and bright. Some tarnishing to rear. Hairline cracks, loss of original enamel detail to plaques. DIAL: Generally good, minor hairline cracks and small restored chips to border MOVEMENT: Light surface dirt and dust overall. Some tarnishing to the steelwork. Fine adjustment to silk suspension from the rear. With star-burst pendulum. Winding key and later fine adjustment key. Please note Christie's do not guarantee the working condition, duration or timekeeping of clocks offered for sale. Further detailed images are available upon request from the department.
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Lot 172Sale 21054
BY BOURDIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1790A LATE LOUIS XVI ORMOLU, ENAMEL AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE SKELETON CLOCKEstimate: GBP 12,000 - 18,000
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