Lot 1168 ♣ - A192 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 18. June 2020, 02.00 PM
PENDULE WITH CARILLON,
Louis XVI, Neuchâtel ca. 1760.
Curved wooden case, decorated with red-dyed tortoiseshell. Opulent gilt bronze mounts, designed as garlands, bows, vases, flowers and scrolled leaves. White enamel dial. Movement with verge escapement, striking the full hour and the 1/4-hour on 2 bells. Repetition, striking the 1/4-hour on 3 bells. At the full hour, a carillon with 11 bells and 10 melodies is activated. 2 keys.
40 x 15.5 x 81 cm.
This object contains material of endangered species and is subject to certain trade restrictions. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import it into another country.
Striking mechanism and clock mechanism require servicing. Striking mechanism activation, non-functional. Minor cracks and losses, gilding rubbed.
CHF 5 000 / 8 000 | (€ 5 150 / 8 250)
Sold for CHF 16 160 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.