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A FINE AUSTRIAN GILT METAL AUTOMATON PORTICO CLOCK circa 1830. The square case above an architectural arcaded base with alabaster columns, the automated dial with allegory of fire and water within a white enameled Arabic chapter ring. Inscribed OSTHALDER IN WIEN. Height 21.75 inches. Estimate $2,000-3,000

1364

A VERY FINE FRENCH GILT BRONZE TORTOISE SHELL BOULLE' BRACKET CLOCK AND SHELF 19th century the gilt bronze dial with roman numerals in an arched case below a winged cherub finial finished in brass filigree and tortoise shell boulle' inlay rising on 4 figural bronze feet. Brass movement stamped "G.LAFITTE A PARIS" Total height 33.5 inches. Estimate $3,000-$5,000

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A GUSTAV BECKER MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK late 19th century with silvered dial and Westminster chimes movement. Height 18.5 inches. Estimate $600-$900