Lot  617 Ravenel Autumn Auction 2016

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2016

AN INSCRIBED CHINESE “QUARTERCHIMING” TABLE CLOCK 19th Century

H: 50.5 cm
L: 33.5 cm
W: 27 cm

Encased within the rectangular wooden frame with sliding glass panes at the front and back, the circular white enamel dial with painted black Roman hours and Arabic quarters along the outer minute track with centre second hand, framed by gilt-decorated bat and shou character amidst thick meandering lotus vine scrolls, the two train fusee movement with verge escapement, chiming the quarters on two bells, worked by a swinging pendulum with retractable lock.

Estimate

TWD 360,000-500,000

HKD 89,000-123,000

USD 11,500-15,900

Sold Price

TWD 552,000

HKD 133,981

USD 17,255


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Ravenel Autumn Auction 2016

Sunday, November 20, 2016, 4:00pm