Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Temple d'Amour Marble and Ormolu Annular Shelf Clock, France, cast brass garland atop the dual porcelain annular dials, horizontally mounted eight-day time and strike movement, pineapple top square reeded columns with central dove decorated pillar, applied ormolu decorated base with central porcelain plaque reading "Baillon A Paris," ht. 17 in.
Estimate $1,000-2,000
cast brass ormolu around porcelain boss at base is off and missing one pin.
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FranceJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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