Lot 286 , An early 20th century French bronze and ormolu desk timepiece, width 4.5in. overall height 6.25in.

An early 20th century French bronze and ormolu desk timepiece, of cartel clock form resting upon an easel frame, with paste bordered floral painted enamel dial signed Caisse & Co, Rue de la Madeleine, width 4.5in. overall height 6.25in.
Estimate £300-500

Some rubbing to the ormolu which has a matted finish, notably to the trophy above the dial and the suspension loop, minor rubbing to the dial with some hairline cracking between 11, 9 and 6, hands look original, minor rubbing to the ormolu easel frame.


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Sold for £220