Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 25, 2012

LOT 198

THE CHARIOT French. Made circa 1830. Fine Empire, ormolu and porcelain 8-day going, hour and half-hour striking mantel clock.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,500

C. Rectangular case with applied cast reliefs of a bow, torch, and quiver with arrows, claw feet, bronze horses attached to a chariot housing the movements, with a cherub at the reins. D. White porcelain with applied gilt radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Black Empire hands. M. Circular, brass, spring barrels for the going and striking trains, lever escapement, brass bob pendulum with silk suspension, striking the hours and half hours on a bell. Dim. 46 x 40 x 14 cm. Property from the Saft Collection


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-22

Good

Later original

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-71-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

HANDS Original