Lot 97
A mid 19th century French porcelain-mounted ormolu pocket watch-holder. The later fitted...
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Lot 97
A mid 19th century French porcelain-mounted ormolu watch-holder
Lot 97
Lot Description
A mid 19th century French porcelain-mounted ormolu pocket watch-holder. The later fitted movement signed "Barbier, RUE GRENETA A PARIS No. 51", having a 1.5" white-enamelled Arabic dial with moon hands, the verge fusee movement with scroll-pierced cover, the body formed as a tree with colourful blossom, the cast scroll base centred by a porcelain figure of a drummer, 11.5", (29cm) high.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Typical petal tip depletions to some of the flowers, others reattached. Figure associated (does not fit snugly into base recess, glue residue to rear) and is missing pipe/flute.
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