Lot 637 , A 19th century French ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mantel clock, 17.5in.

A 19th century French ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mantel clock, surmounted with a girl holding a butterfly, Vincenti movement, 17.5in.
Estimate £300-500

A little light polishing wear to the extremities of the ormolu but overall in good clean condition with a bright gilt finish, dial in good order with no faults noted, as are the hands, single porcelain plaque running across the base equally in good condition and signed on the back Charles Poissonniere, movement in good clean condition, going but not tested for timekeeping, comes with key and pendulum.
Ormolu is gilt bronze.


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Sold for £850