Lot 109 , A Foley Intarsio ware timepiece, designed by Frederick Rhead, c.1895

A Foley Intarsio ware timepiece, designed by Frederick Rhead, c.1895, the case of architectural design decorated with figural canted angles and leafing flower sprays enclosing a matching centre with sailing boats above birds, titled CARP DIEM above DIES NOX, with a pedimented sunburst cresting enclosing a Swiss made eight day movement, black printed mark and rd. no. 342574, 29cm high
£600-800

Condition:
One pediment corner with unsightly firing defect, as shown; otherwise case good; printed factory marks blurred . Movement seized; metal backplate corroded.

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