Lot 291 , Vuilliamy, London. A 19th century French ormolu mantel timepiece, height 11in.

Vuilliamy, London. A 19th century French ormolu mantel timepiece, with heavy cast foliate scroll and mask case, and silvered Roman dial, the single fusee movement signed Vuilliamy London, height 11in.
Estimate £1,500-2,000

A little dusty but otherwise in honest untouched condition, ormolu with a matted finished, the raised extremities rubbed down showing the dark bronze, dial rather worn with engine turning from the centre barely visible, hands look a little crude, wear around the winding and adjustment holes, movement complete but not tested for timekeeping, comes with pendulum and three keys. Case is numbered 9.30. Serial number is 950.


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Sold for £2,600