Lot 169 , An early 20th century French eight day bronze and ormolu desk timepiece

An early 20th century French eight day bronze and ormolu desk timepiece modelled as a putto banging upon a drum, with floral enamelled dial and white marble plinth, 12cm wide, 22.5cm high
£300-400

Condition:
Good original untouched condition, bronze is a dark chocolate brown colour, ormolu now rather matted and dark to a dull bronze finish, drum stick may be a later replacement and is slightly loose, movement looks original though not tested for timekeeping, slight rubbing around the top of the marble at the back.

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