28th May, 2022 10:00

May Fine Art Catalogue Sale

 
Lot 758
 

758

A FINE MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATON LIGHTHOUSE CLOCK MODELLED AFTER BOLLARD

A FINE MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRASS AND BRONZE INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATON LIGHTHOUSE CLOCK MODELLED AFTER BOLLARD with revolving cupola top section, comprising an eight-day French spring driven movement, barometer and compass to the top raised on patinated capstan base with gilt entwined rope and anchor, anchor, a davit, a ships block and life belt raised on a black marble plinth, the base enclosing a separate spring driven movement driving the rotating cupola

49cm high

Sold for £5,600


 

Auction: May Fine Art Catalogue Sale, 28th May, 2022

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VIEWING DATES & TIMES

To be held at our new saleroom, still situated in Embsay Mills, come to the front as you normally would and we will assist in directing you to the new entrance at the side of the Mill.

Week commencing 16 May
Mon - Fri 10am to 4pm
Sun 22 May 11am-3pm

Week commencing 23 May
Mon - Wed 10am to 4pm
8.30am on sale days

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