Lot 355 , An early 20th century ormolu mounted banded agate mantel timepiece,

An early 20th century ormolu mounted banded agate mantel timepiece, surmounted by Bacchanalian figures over the 1.75 inch enamel Roman and Arabic dial
Estimate £300-500

The case is in good order with a chip out of the rear of the base which cannot be seen from the front, the figure appears to have lost some of its gilding to the extremities and is tarnished, the dial is in good condition apart from some small chips around the winding square and are in good order, the movement does not currently functions and is uninspected, it will require an overhaul.


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Sold for £320