Lot 168 , Bautte et Moynier. An early 19th century Swiss ormolu mounted mahogany lyre shaped mantel timepiece

Bautte et Moynier. An early 19th century Swiss ormolu mounted mahogany lyre shaped mantel timepiece with enamelled Roman chapter ring and classical mask pendulum decorated with foliate motifs, on later hardwood plinth with glass dome, timepiece 18cm wide, 8cm deep, 40cm high, with plinth and dome 28cm wide, 45cm high
£800-1,200
The firm of Bautte & Moynier, at 61, rue du Rhône were registered in Geneva as working from 1824-1831. Charles F. Bautte was recognized for his quality creations of watches and jewels, and his reputation was outstanding. He is cited in writings by Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870), and John Ruskin (1819-1900) were among his clients in Geneva.

Condition:
Good honest untouched condition, ormolu still of part matted colour, hands look original, minute hand perhaps slightly bent forwards, case of mid brown tone, slightly faded at the base with one fine hairline crack, later plinth more faded with some water stains, although the clock just rests upon it and is not fixed down, unsigned silk suspension movement signed beneath 6 o'clock on the enamel chapter ring, comes with a letter dated 1965 regarding the maker of the clock.

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