Lot 270 , An Aesthetic movement ebonised architectural mantel clock, c.1885, height 20in.

An Aesthetic movement ebonised architectural mantel clock, c.1885, the French movement striking on a gong, with Arabic numerals to the painted circular dial, the rectangular case with 'tiled' Mansard style roof and balustrade, above painted floral panels surrounding the dial, height 20in.
Estimate £500-700


Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, 30th March 1977, lot 400.

Overall in very good condition, case is in a high state of ebonised polish, one small section of reeded black panelling is missing from the back of the left hand side, otherwise all complete, movement complete with pendulum and winding key although not tested for timekeeping, pressed metal RD number and Depose plaques to the back.


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Sold for £420