Very Rare "Wallace Fountain" Clock
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A French ormolu and rouge griotte marble clock with barometer and automaton fountain by Denlau & Borius, Paris, No. 582. Circa 1890.
The cupola top supported by four caryatids and having a central revolving spiral-twist glass rod. Single barrel movement with independent single barrel automaton movement. H. 22 inches. Excellent condition.
Lot Notes: For comparisons, see: Pierre Kjellberg, "L'encyclopedie de la Pendule Francaise", 1997, p. 487. Also, Christie's London, "Important Clocks and Marine Chronometers", July 5, 2006, lot 89; Sotheby's New York, "The Joseph M. Meraux Collection of Rare and Unusual Clocks," June 28, 1993, lot 47.
The cupola top supported by four caryatids and having a central revolving spiral-twist glass rod. Single barrel movement with independent single barrel automaton movement. H. 22 inches. Excellent condition.
Lot Notes: For comparisons, see: Pierre Kjellberg, "L'encyclopedie de la Pendule Francaise", 1997, p. 487. Also, Christie's London, "Important Clocks and Marine Chronometers", July 5, 2006, lot 89; Sotheby's New York, "The Joseph M. Meraux Collection of Rare and Unusual Clocks," June 28, 1993, lot 47.
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