Lot 632
A gilt brass caryatid wall timepiece and matching aneroid barometer, circa 1900. Each modelled...
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Lot 632
A gilt brass caryatid wall timepiece and matching aneroid barometer, circa 1900. Each modelled...
Lot 632
Lot Description
A gilt brass caryatid wall timepiece and matching aneroid barometer, circa 1900. Each modelled as a female figure holding an orb aloft, the first with timepiece having a 4.75" white-enamelled Roman dial with moon hands, the movement with vertically-mounted lever platform escapement, the matching white-dial barometer reading from 28 to 31 inches of pressure, with remarks, each classical-style figure with scroll terminal and shaped backing with palmette wings for wall mounting, 24", (61cm) high, (2).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Clock dial - small loss at III. Movement stamped "58" otherwise plain. Case - typical flaking and rubbish to gilding, general wear but no major damage. Barometer - similar rubbing plus a casting crack to top of scroll foot.
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