Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Continental Gilt and Enameled Figural Boudoir Clock, France, late 19th century, the oval enameled Roman numeral dial with gilt floral surround and brass hands, rooster finial, opening to the gilt full-plate fusee movement marked Robin Paris, pierced balance cock with diamond endstone and verge escapement, enameled allegorical and classical figures adorn the back and inside of the case held aloft by a Turkish warrior on a raised pillow base with four allegorical vignettes, gilt floral decoration and applied masks, all on four scrolled feet, fitted wooden gold leafed and painted box, ht. of clock 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Rooster is with the lot, but needs reattachment to the top,
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