22nd Jan, 2026 10:00
The Winter Fine Interiors Auction
1335
A RARE 19TH CENTURY BONTEMS, PARIS, SINGING AUTOMATION BIRD CLOCK
A RARE 19TH CENTURY BONTEMPS, PARIS, SINGING AUTOMATION BIRD CLOCK the ormolu case with glazed central section enclosing a painted background and a brightly coloured songbird with moving head, tail and beak singing via bellows, all activated by a spring-driven movement enclosed in the base. The clock dial has a blue enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals surrounding and an engine turned centre with visible Brocot type jewelled pallets escapement, fronting an eight-day spring-driven movement striking the hours on a bell.
68cm high
£3,000 - £5,000
Buyer's premium: 30.00%
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