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Lot 692

Group of Four Gilt Bronze Mounted Carriage Clocks

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

French/Swiss, 19th/early 20th century, comprising: dome top example with reticulated frame and appliques, sun and zodiac decorated dial, marked "Arnex/Alarm/15 Jewels/Swiss", 5 in.; cloisonn‚ enameled example, side panels depicting cherubs catching butterflies, dial with cherubs, marked "Made in France", 4-1/2 in.; oval framed example, engraved floral and foliate decoration, works visible, dial with cherubs, marked "Made in France", 4-1/4 in.; smallest example with fluted columns at corners, 3-3/4 in.; all winder keys present

Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches and bumps, some discoloration to bronze, not tested for functionality; cloisonn‚ example with some pitting to enamel; smallest example with back door not secure on hinge