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Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 342

Joachini Friderich, Huhn Posen, circa 1680.Fine, octagonal horizontal, gilt bronze, hour- and quarter-striking table clock.

C. glazed panels, molded base and top, paw feet, knees with cherub masks, base with aperture for bell. D. brass, champlevé radialRoman numerals. Blued steel mixed hands. M. octagonal, 92 mm, gilt brass, turned pillars, fusée and chain for the going train, vergeescapement, later irregular gilt cock pierced and engraved, two hammers striking on two bells.Dial and back plate signed.Dim. 120 mm..