Lot 297 , A 19th century French Empire bronze and ormolu mantel timepiece, width 6.5in. height 7.25in.

A 19th century French Empire bronze and ormolu mantel timepiece, modelled with a black sailor leaning against a bundle and anchor, with purse of money on top, later dial and movement, width 6.5in. height 7.25in.
Estimate £400-600

Case in reasonable order, a little dirty, ormolu still bright although a little rubbed particularly around the plinth, wirework running from the top of the anchor to the hand has come loose, movement is a pocket watch movement that winds from below, enamel dial is damaged and discoloured around 6 and 7, a later octagonal backplate has been screwed into place which does a fair job of covering the aperture, movement going but not tested for timekeeping.


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Sold for £400