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MAPPIN
Art Déco ivory and enamel table clock, 1927
Height x width x depth: 10 x 7.2 x 2.3 cm. Weight 411.5 g.
Rectangular brass case framed in elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) and guilloché enameling, gilt dial with Arabic numerals and inscription "Mappin - 8 Days - Swiss Made". On the reverse side the inscription "Presented to Mr. R. C. J. Reeves - by the staff of Messrs. Drake & Ghoram Ltd - February - 1927" and no. 1315183.
Item condition grading: **** good.
The case of the clock is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
The watch movement is currently working but may requires a technical service.
This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate and expertise issued by Ce.S.Ar Centro studi archeometici, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union.
Live auction 318
Objets of Vertu from the Melandri Collections: Art Déco Table Clocks and Salt & Pepper Shakers
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, tue 29 October 2024
SINGLE SESSION 29/10/2024 Hours 15:00