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ANTIQUE #SA1061834

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Chalfont Clocks

A very fine desk compendium, comprising an eight day timepiece, barometer and thermometer, in a gilded twin oval case, mounted on a rouge marble base with a rotating circular carrying loop. The reverse has a glazed back to the clock revealing an eight-day spring driven movement with a beautiful original lever escapement and a calibrated silvered thermometer behind the barometer. the pristine white enamel dials signed by the retailer ''BRIERE, RUE DU PORT, CHERBOURG''.
 
This case retains its original gilding and is in excellent original condition, this clock is extremely pleasing and should be viewed in person if possible. Of particular note is the sprung release catch holding the back of the clock closed, a lovely detail that elevates this compendium above the norm.
 
 
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1061834
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 14cm (5.5inches)
Width is 14cm (5.5inches)
Depth is 6.5cm (2.6inches)
Antique SA1061834 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Chalfont Clocks
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01494 763 793
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD