JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 5 December 2023 - 10:00 AM start
A Louis XV style gilt brass elephant mantel clock,
Realised: $2,000 plus premium
Lot Details
in the manner of Japy Freres & P.H. Mourey, a caparisoned striding elephant surmounted by a female figure reclining with a fan in her right hand, mounted on an engraved platform base, raised on stylish scrolled feet, the flower shaped dial with white enamel cartouche plaques with blue Roman numerals, strikes on a bell, no marking to the movement, with key. (minute hand is in two pieces). 400 x 220 x 550mm.