A good early 19th century English papier mache balloon clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,800 – $2,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Schmitt Horan & Co.[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,100[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Jun 12, 2022[/restrict]
England, a good early 19th century papier mache balloon clock, the japanned case with gilt floral and foliate ornament, the front with oval reserve below 6:00 set with a blue – backed cameo sulphide in imitation of Wedgwood Jasper, the sides with musical trophies and bow-knots with floral pendants, the footed serpentine base with complimentary decoration, and the top with square plinth, arabic numeral white enamel dial with blued steel hands, and 8 day, two train fusee movement with nicely engraved back plate and recoil escapement, striking the hours on a bell, and brass clad, engraved pendulum