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A Continental gilt brass and porcelain portico clock in the Vienna style, parts probably late 19th century and later the drum case supported by four Corinthian columns, with pink and maroon gilt enamelled decoration, surmounted by a square platform, the cupola painted with classical maidens and signed A.Wher? supported on four corresponding dwarf columns and ball pedestal, the corners with knopped tiered ball finials, on square moulded plinth base with scenes of children and putti, the 2.75'' enamel dial with Roman numerals and pierced blackened steel hands, the brass twin train movement with vertical platform cylinder escapement and outside countwheel striking on a coiled steel gong, 51cm high, 18cm wide, 18cm deep This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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A Continental gilt brass and porcelain portico clock in the Vienna style, parts probably late 19th century and later the drum case supported by four Corinthian columns, with pink and maroon gilt enamelled decoration, surmounted by a square platform, the cupola painted with classical maidens and signed A.Wher? supported on four corresponding dwarf columns and ball pedestal, the corners with knopped tiered ball finials, on square moulded plinth base with scenes of children and putti, the 2.75'' enamel dial with Roman numerals and pierced blackened steel hands, the brass twin train movement with vertical platform cylinder escapement and outside countwheel striking on a coiled steel gong, 51cm high, 18cm wide, 18cm deep This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Tags: Portico clock, Clock