Lot 1349 , A 19th century French musical mantel timepiece, the dial inscribed Albert A Paris, the mahogany base with music box movement, 29cm high

A 19th century French musical mantel timepiece, the dial inscribed Albert A Paris, the mahogany base with music box movement, 29cm high
£100-150

Condition:
In need of attention. Gilding to brass case worn with tarnish; lyre in need of securing; hour hand missing; arbour at dial tiny and unable to find suitable key; mechanism arbour at reverse side of movement not turning; balance not rotating so not time-keeping. Musical mechanism plays on request from the Jouer button but the Changer button is inoperative. Musical movement not accessed.

Sold for £360