Silver, Enamel, and Rock Crystal Figural Architectural Clock

Description:

Silver, Enamel, and Rock Crystal Figural Architectural Clock, Continental, 19th century, the putti-adorned oval clock case flanked by two lyres set to a base supported by two columns with central figures of Shakespeare and two theater muses, all atop an elaborately enameled and stepped plinth, movement inscribed Romilly a Paris, overall ht. 18 1/8 in.

Estimate $5,000-7,000

Glass columns glued at join to either side at their top. No evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.


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