Oil or Night Light Clock.

Oil or Night Light Clock.Probably France. Probably circa 1830.31.5 x 12.5 x 17.0 cm. 2.0 kg.Late Neoclassical oil clock featuring a partially gilded bronze figure of Atlas, who carries a clock with a translucent dial on his back instead of the globe. On the back is a swan-shaped vessel that can be filled with oil to illuminate the dial via a wick. The dial features a minute track, Arabic numerals, and Breguet hands, as well as gilded decorative elements .Found to be in working order during a brief test. The glass dial has been replaced; the movement currently sits somewhat loosely in the newer glass pane.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Estimate:$314.95

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