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A "Planchon" tabletop clock


Estimate

5.000 - 7.000


Session 2

6 June 2023



Description

Turtle shell coated wood
Gilt bronze mounts of foliage motifs, shells and classical masks
Surmounted by sculpture portraying the goddess Athena, and resting on lion paw feet
Enamel dial of Roman and Arabic numbering, marked "Planchon / Paris"
France, 19th century
Gilt bronze plaque with Portuguese royal armorial probably from the reign of King Luís I
(signs of wear, minor losses, faults and untested movement)

62,5x31,5x18 cm


Category

Watches



Closed Auction