Lot 615 , An early 20th century Art Nouveau white enamel inlaid tortoiseshell strutt clock, 11.2cm.

An early 20th century Art Nouveau white enamel inlaid tortoiseshell strutt clock, 11.2cm.

An early 20th century Art Nouveau white enamel inlaid tortoiseshell strutt clock, of shaped elliptical form, with stylised gold mounts set with split pearls and Arabic and Roman dial with rose cut diamond set hands, in Finnegans Ltd fitted case, 11.2cm.
Estimate £600-800

The silk has become detached on the interior. The dial is a little tarnished. Inscribed Finnigans but is quite faded and Paris make to thge base of the dial. No stones missing. Tortoiseshell in generally good order, but with a small blemish patch to the back. Metal back quite tarnishe, with some scratches and loss to gilding. Ticks when wound. We cannot guarantee any of the watches to be in working order. Box in generallhy good order commensurate with age, although the velvet interior is a little grubby in places.


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