104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 178
Anonymous
A rare, historicist version of a clock in the shape of a book, with crucifixion scene
estimated
3.500—5.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
Brass and copper, engraved rim, cut-out floral ornamentation, hinged, glazed front and back panels, polychrome enamel, ivory.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Rectangular brass full plate movement, florally decorated, chain/fusee, steel ring balance, pierced balance cock.
Diam.160 x 120 x 40 mm
Circa1900
Ctry.French
The front glass panel protects a polychrome Cloisonné enamel crucifix with an ivory figure of Christ. A blue enamel book clasp on the side shows the nomen sacrum IHS, which is derived from the first three letters of the name of Jesus in Greek capitals.