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A late 19th century Belgian silver, silver-gilt and pink enamelled desk timepiece Silex No. 112

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A late 19th century Belgian silver, silver-gilt and pink enamelled desk timepiece Silex No. 112

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A late 19th century Belgian silver, silver-gilt and pink enamelled desk timepiece
Silex No. 112
The case surmounted by a stalking brass tiger and bud finials, over plain sides to a fluted stepped base, the rear panel engine-turned with apertures for winding and hand-setting, the front set with silver mounts of scrolls, musical trophies, a jester mask and a winged vacant cartouche, framing the shaped dial. The engine-turned Roman dial with floral engraving and silvered chapter ring, the half hours marked with floating stars, under delicate skeletonised hands. The single spring barrel, seventeen jewel movement with four ringed pillars and Swiss lever escapement, the inside of the backplate stamped Fabrique A Enghien, the outside stamped Silex on the left and Made in Paris along the bottom. Ticking. 10cms (3.5ins) high
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A late 19th century Belgian silver, silver-gilt and pink enamelled desk timepiece Silex No. 112

Name: A late 19th century Belgian silver, silver-gilt and pink enamelled desk timepiece Silex No. 112
SKU: 156315019
Price: 1200 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £700 - £1,000

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