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

At the time of writing, the movement is in working condition but has been restored. Original case in overall good and stable condition, it has been polished with a shiny finish, and re-gilded.

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Property from the Halim Time & Glass Museum: Sold Without Reserve

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

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