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Lot #87 - An Amusing French automaton mantel clock, late 19th century

  • Auction House:
    Leski Auctions
  • Sale Name:
    Fine & Rare Clocks: The Tudor House Clock Museum, Yarrawonga
  • Sale Date:
    15 Sep 2019 ~ 12noon (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    87
  • Lot Description:
    An Amusing French automaton mantel clock, late 19th century
    white marble and gilt bronze case inscribed “Honi Soit Qi Mal Y Pense” with a figure of a young woman and removable basket of flowers revealing her obeying a call of nature (automaton mechanism can be seen behind her), Movement no.2650.
    35cm high
  • Provenance:
    The Joseph M. Meraux Collection of Rare and Unusual Clocks, Sotheby’s, New York, June 28th, 1993, lot 334
  • Estimate:
    A$2,500 - 3,500
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Clocks & Watches

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