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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 51

Mouiet Aline a Paris, circa 1810. "Lorsque l'Enfant parrait" Fine ormolu eight day going, hour and half-hour striking clock.

C. Oval base, standing on six engine-turned feet, the movement is fitted in a rectangular stand applied with figures of Tritons, supporting a baby laying in a basket of roses; it is flanked on the left by a lady in a classic dress, by a fire pot on the right. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass circular, Mouvement de Paris type with going barrel both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial Dim. 38 x 34 x 12 cm.