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Lot #90 - J. P. BREVETE impressive French automaton clock in glass dome on gilded base, circa 1880

  • Auction House:
    Leski Auctions
  • Sale Name:
    Fine & Rare Clocks: The Tudor House Clock Museum, Yarrawonga
  • Sale Date:
    15 Sep 2019 ~ 12noon (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    90
  • Lot Description:
    J. P. BREVETE impressive French automaton clock in glass dome on gilded base, circa 1880
    adorned with three flying birds, full whistler, swimming swans and duck, water fountain and time and strike timepiece, in remarkable condition. Maker’s plaque reads “J. P. BREVETE, PARIS”,
    79cm high
  • Notes:
    This piece was one of three such magnificent timepieces imported by Bromley Jewellers of Yass N.S.W. in the 1880’s. This surviving example resided in the Yass shop for most of its life hence the fine condition.
  • Estimate:
    A$4,000 - 6,000
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Clocks & Watches

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.



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