California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 14, 2014  June 14, 2014

 Lot # 201 
AN ANTIQUE FRENCH PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK    十八世紀 法國瓷西洋小鐘


  • Dimension: H: 12 1/2 in (31.8 cm) W: 8 in (20.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4500
  • Estimate To: $5000

Beautifully crafted, the clock depicts cupids flying amidst clouds, with brooch of flowers on top, the front of clock stamped "Shreve Crump & Low, Boston", indicating it was retailed by the luxury goods importer, and the movement stamped "A. 1". 18th century.


此十八世紀西洋小鐘為美國第一任總統華盛頓於開國典禮送於嘉賓的禮物之一。此資料可在國會圖書館查閱到。