Gilt Metal and Onyx Nautical Desk Clock, with Compass and Barometer

Gilt Metal and Onyx Nautical Desk Clock, with Compass and Barometer

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $2,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Hindman[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$325[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Sep 24, 2021[/restrict]

A Gilt Metal and Onyx Nautical Desk Clock, with Compass and Barometer
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
十九世紀末/二十世紀初 英國銅鍍金臺式風雨寒暑表
having a trident and wave decorated crest over the dial with Roman numerals raised on opposing dolphin form supports, the D-shaped base with rope decorated barometer, compass and central compartment.

這種海洋題材的臺式表具有明顯英式風味——乳白色大理石座以一條鍍金纜繩壓邊,一對怪魚撐起表身,表上綴三叉戟,表下設指南針、風雨寒暑表各一,同樣以鍍金纜繩裝飾,當中有一長方形空槽,當做置物盤使用。
Height 14 x width 14 x depth 8 1/2 in., 35.6 x 35.6 x 21.6 cm.
Property from the Halim Time & Glass Museum, Evanston, Illinois
Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve 本拍品不設底價