LOT 733
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Lot 733
A VERY FINE SCANDINAVIAN MINIATURE SILVER MODEL OF A TALL CASE CLOCK, IN THTE RENAISSANCE TASTE. Finely sculpted and tooled with the bonnet surmounted by a figure of Atlas holding a globe above a finely scenic painted porcelain dial with a gilt movement (circa 1750) featuring a finely engraved and reticulate bridge type clock and makers name partially obscured, held within a later tall case raised on a scenic embossed Bombe form base with claw feet. Stamped Netherlands fineness marks after 1814 and maker’s mark JDH. Height 10.5 inches (26.5 cm).
Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,500
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