Lot 633 , A 19th century French ormolu mantel clock, 10in.

A 19th century French ormolu mantel clock, surmounted with a youth and birds nest, 10in.
Estimate £150-200

Height 26cm
Width 32cm
Depth 11cm

Case work very dirty and dusty with the gilt finish looking rather dull, hands are held on by a later pin, dial is dirty and has a clear crack running through it along with finer hairline cracks and chips around the winding holes, later back door has been fitted, movement equally looks very grubby and dirty, right hand back foot slightly bent inwards, does come with a key and pendulum. Overall requiring a fair amount of restoration.


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