Swiss Painted Ivory Desk Clock

Swiss Painted Ivory Desk Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$300 – $500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$375[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Jun 02, 2012[/restrict]

Swiss Painted Ivory Desk Clock. 3.5 in. x 2.5 in. painted ivory dial titled L’Embarcadere, depicts a pier along a waterway with buildings in the background, the large tower in the back has a functional clock; signed lower right (illegible). The quarter inch tower dial has Roman hour numerals and blued pierced diamond hands with a spring driven movement in good running condition. Has a gilt brass frame with beveled glass and marble base; marked on the back – L’Embarcadere, Fab. Suisse and numbered 73260.