Description
the bell striking movement with platform lever escapement, driving both minute and hour rings, each with cartouche numerals, and in excellent original condition. The movement sets in a glass surrounded temple with ormolu plume filial, on a leaf cast pediment, and supported from either side by a gilt winged putti, all on an oval white base with inset floral friezes and gilded feet. A nearly identical clock sold ten years ago, at Sothebys on June 23, 1993, lot 97 for a price of 7475 dollars. Height 17.25 inches
Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts