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LOT 550

Lot 550

French 'Cherub on a Swing' Novelty Clock, Chappement, Paris, c.1865

French 'Cherub on a Swing' Novelty Clock, Chappement, Paris, c.1865
Lot 550 Details
French 'Cherub on a Swing' Novelty Clock, Chappement, Paris, c.1865

on ebonised base under a glass dome
height 11.5 in — 29.2 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $140.80
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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French 'Cherub on a Swing' Novelty Clock, Chappement, Paris, c.1865
  • French 'Cherub on a Swing' Novelty Clock, Chappement, Paris, c.1865

CONDITION DETAILS

Dome repaired; clock apparently in working order, but no guarantee applies; cosmetically in good condition, with gilding loss to cherubic pendulum

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About Condition Ratings

  • 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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