Geneva, Nov 05, 2023

LOT 275

AUDIBERT, FRANCE, LOUIS XVI ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK OF SMALL SIZE, GILT BRONZE

CHF 5,000 - 15,000

EUR 5,300 - 15,800 / USD 5,600 - 16,700 / HKD 43,300 - 130,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,500

A very fine and small, manual wind 8-day going clock with hour and half-hour striking. Applied laurel wreath above the moulded bezel, the sides set with pierced brass oval cartouches, with flowers decoration on each side. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XVI hands.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-72-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture

HANDS Original

Brand Audibert, France

Year Circa 1770

Length 154

Caliber 78 mm., gilt brass, circular, going barrels for both trains, anchor escapement, brass pendulum with silk suspension, outside count wheel, striking the hours and half-hours on a bell.

Height 220

Width 64

Signature Dial and movement