14th May, 2025 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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A 19th century French bisque porcelain clock depicting Leda and the Swan, the enamelled painted dial with arabic numerals, all mounted on a colbolt blue oval porcelain base, 40cm wide x 22cm deep x 39cm high
Sold for £190
Estimated at £200 - £300
A 19th century French bisque porcelain clock depicting Leda and the Swan, the enamelled painted dial with arabic numerals, all mounted on a colbolt blue oval porcelain base, 40cm wide x 22cm deep x 39cm high
Untested, porcelain in good condition with a very small chip, other minor marks
Light wear and marks in line with age.
Wear to gilding in areas. Small chip at the back of gold section base on edge.
Crack at back at screw area. Small chip to end of one of the leaves at the back.
Please see new photos via the condition report tab.
We got the clock ticking on Saturday and it is still ticking today, Monday. However this is not guaranteed.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 14th May, 2025
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