Decorative Arts & Design

May 1419, 2022
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LOT 369

Lot 369

French Gilt Metal Mounted White Alabaster Figural Mantle Clock, c.1880

French Gilt Metal Mounted White Alabaster Figural Mantle Clock, c.1880
Lot 369 Details
French Gilt Metal Mounted White Alabaster Figural Mantle Clock, c.1880

surmounted by a crouching cherub signalling silence

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $156
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Estate of Heber Mardon, Ashwick House, Dulverton, Somerset, UK, thence by descent through the family.

CONDITION DETAILS

Break and repair to alabaster base front. Movement apparently in working order, but no guarantee is supplied

LOT 369
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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