65,000 HKD
LS. DUCHENE & FILS GODS IN LOVE GILT BRASS CLOCK Ls. Duchene & Fils, Swiss, circa 1820’s. Interesting enamel and gilt brass amphora type desk clock. Domed enamel base with painted scenes representing Gods and Angels with a sleeping dog next to them and another woman abducting a young man as cupids look on, back scene painted on enamel depicting two lovers in a woodland with Angels around them, band painted on enamel with fl oral pattern, gilt bezel and gilt brass handles with dragons. White enamel with painted Roman numerals, outer minute track and blued spade hands. 45 mm, gilt brass full plate, turned cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, flat balance spring, gilt brass balance cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, gilt brass regulation dial. Movement signed. Dim. 21 x 14 x 7 cm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2012-08-25
