Only Online Auction
Geneva, Apr 07, 2021
LOT 271
Unsigned
Bourbon Restauration period watch-holder with animated fountain; ormolu and patinated bronze
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
EUR 900 - 1,800 / USD 1,060 - 2,120 / HKD 8,250 - 16,500
Sold: CHF 1,250
Ormolu and patinated bronze, Bourbon Restauration period, watch-holder, with key-winding animated fountain.
The base incorporates a clockwork mechanism that activates the flow of water into the fountain, through the lever located on the right side of the cabinet base.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-7-8 |
Good Oxidized Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3 * |
Brand Unsigned, probably France
Year circa 1830-1850
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 874
Material ormolu and patinated bronze
Height 250 mm.
Width 83 mm.
Thickness 119 mm.
Weight 1 220 gr. (approx.)
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