SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, AFTER THE MODEL BY JEAN-JOSEPH DE SAINT-GERMAINA LOUIS XV-STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED TURQUOISE-GROUND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCKEstimate: GBP 3,000 - 5,000
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This clock is in overall good decorative order. CASE: The top section of the trunk of the elephant trunk with a well-restored break. Tip of the tail with a loss. The top possibly with a mount lacking; currently with a protruding screw thread. The gilt overall with some mild tarnishing. DIAL: The white enamel dial with some light surface dirt, minor chipping about the winding hole. MOVEMENT: With later platform lever escapement. Plates and motiowork a little dirty. The underside of the elephant with a inventory sticker marked '66104'. With an associated winding key. Christie's recommends that the movement is cleaned and serviced to bring into full working condition. Please note Christie's do not guarantee the working condition, duration or timekeeping of clocks offered for sale.
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Lot 55Sale 18376
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, AFTER THE MODEL BY JEAN-JOSEPH DE SAINT-GERMAINA LOUIS XV-STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED TURQUOISE-GROUND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCKEstimate: GBP 3,000 - 5,000
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