A rare and attractive French Charles X bronze and ormolu desk compendium, circa 1830

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Toebosch Antiques
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Name
A rare and attractive French Charles X bronze and ormolu desk compendium, circa 1830
Measurements
Height: 27 cm, Width: 10 cm, Depth: 10 cm
Reference
TOEA100149
Techniques
Engraved, Turned
Colors
Red, Gold, Brown, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Periods
19th Century Antique
Description

3-cm engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals and engine turned centre, blued Breguet hands and ormolu bezel, day-going watch movement with balance, rectangular patinated bronze case with acanthus relief borders surmounted by a brûle-parfum urn with butterfly lid, the sides with silvered mercury thermometer and week calendar to the reverse side, ormolu Cupid relief below the dial, the whole on a square 'griotte rouge' base.

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