Lot #556 - A late 19thC French bronze elephant and ormolu mounted mantel clock
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:November Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:06 Nov 2012 ~ 9am
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Lot #:556
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Lot Description:A late 19thC French bronze elephant and ormolu mounted mantel clock
modelled as a caparisoned elephant with drum-shaped case surmounted by a chinaman in a howdah, the dial with white enamel cartouche plaques with blue Roman numerals, the twin barrel movement with count wheel strike on bell, raised on an ormolu rococo plinth base. The elephant stands amongst scattered flowers and shells. Fan absent from surmounting figure. Overhauled by Ray Stenning c.1984. Height 560. -
Estimate:NZ$3,500 - 3,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Clocks & Watches
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