DESCRIPTION:
Boin - Taburet, a Paris, a miniature rotunda form desk or bedside clock, the silver gilt case on a molded base with eight Ionic columns supporting a strapwork dome surmounted by a bowknot and rose wreath, all lined with ivory, silver gilt bezel with bowknot and laurel ornament below 6:00, roman numeral white enamel dial with silver and gold paillon surround, blued steel hands, 8 day key wound timepiece movement with lever platform and cut, bimetallic balance
CONDITION:
gilding worn, silver with tarnish and polish residue, case bottom missing one screw and with a few replaced screws, ivory without damage, dial very good, minute hand replaced, movement dirty, ticks briefly, needs service. Note to non U.S. bidders: the presence of ivory in this lot will require a cites permit for export. All permit applications, fees and arrangements required to secure an export permit will be the sole responsibility of the winning bidder.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 4.5in x 2.625in x
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