Parts of a - Lot 8

Lot n° 8
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Parts of a - Lot 8
Parts of a cylindrical TABLE CLOCK with alarm, circa 1600. Cylindrical base in gilded brass, engraved with mythological figures in medallions separated by rosettes and mascarons; the base is engraved with flowers, masks, and geometric shapes (the entire engraving is heavily worn), old inventory number ‘0499’ in ink on the base, hinged dome with a silver rim engraved with the hours 13 to 24, the upper part replaced by a rock crystal hemisphere. Two-tiered plate movement, largely missing; two engraved barrels; 19th-century compensated balance wheel without an escape; original baluster pillars; two hallmarks on the central plate—an ‘M’ above three spheres and a square; a shaft—both within the escutcheons; the gong is missing. Diameter 9.2 cm (approx.); Height 9.8 cm. PROVENANCE Chayette Cheval Auction (uncataloged) February 3, 2006, lot 239. Appraiser: Anthony TURNER
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