A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU CASED LIBRARY TIMEPIECE
Lot 772
Lot 772
A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU CASED LIBRARY TIMEPIECE, mid 19th century, the single barrel drum movement with backplate inscribed "Butts 210", 2 1/2" dial with Roman numerals, the acanthus sheathed case on oblong base modelled as a faux bookcase over a musical trophy, foliate banded base on engine turned flattened bun feet, 10" high, on ebonised base with glass dome, 13" high overall