拍品 1197* - A208 家具、瓷器&银器 - Donnerstag, 21. März 2024, 01.30 PM
LARGE TABLE CLOCK WITH AUTOMATON AND FLUTES
Probably Switzerland, early 19th century. The musical mechanism signed Le Roi & fils.
Walnut, burlwood, cherry and in part tinted or fire-shaded woods inlaid with fillets, geometric reserves and cube marquetry and in part blackened. Architectural, rectangular case with arched pediment on a frame with flat bronze feet. Front with a white dial in a gilt bronze lunette, below, three adjoining arched niches, the central one lined by a bronze portico with fluted columns, and with flower and fruit garlands. The central niche contains a fountain basin with three dolphins, with dolphin figures in front of the outer niches. Three horizontal and two diagonal twisted and rotating glass rods simulate a fountain. The front corners set with three-quarter columns, the rear corners with pilasters. The sides are fitted with doors, at the ridge with a balustrade, lined with two vases (formerly probably with flowers). Clockwork with verge escapement,, and striking mechanism on two bells. Flute movement with 17 pewter flutes (3 missing). Flute mechanism is activated on demand.
52 × 29.5 × 57 cm.
Rear cover of movement replaced. Flute mechanism needs to be restored. Key for the flute mechanism is missing. Pendulum is missing.
CHF 8 000 / 10 000 | (€ 8 250 / 10 310)
以瑞士法郎銷售 CHF 13 750 (包含買家佣金)
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