Lot n° 698
Estimation :
1200 - 1500
EUR
DESK CLOCK STRIKING. - Lot 698
DESK CLOCK STRIKING.
Model known as "au puit", in white marble imitating stone, finely decorated with gilded bronze, movement held by three eagles' heads, surmounted by a seed, white enamelled dial inscribed "Musy Père et Fils, horloger de S.A.R." (Musy Père et Fils, watchmaker of S.A.R.). in Turin", hours in Roman numerals, Breguet hands in blued steel, "Paris" movement, striking hours and half hours on the rear gong, anchor escapement, silk-wire balance suspension, two key-winding squares on the front, on the right for the movement and on the left for the striking, 8-day power reserve, advance and delay settings on the rear plate by means of a soft button. The whole rests on a rectangular base with rounded corners in white marble, framed by four grey marble pillars held by a falling chain. The pendulum is decorated with an angel. Small accidents, but good general condition. Italian work of the House Musy, Louis XVI period.
H. : 44 cm - W. : 23 cm - D. : 17, 5 cm.