Sale 23CN03 | Lot 739

Louis XVI Ormolu, Silver Plated, Brass and Steel Traveling Clockwork Roasting Jack

Catalogue: Old Master Paintings & Drawings / English & Continental Decorative Arts
Louis XVI Ormolu, Silver Plated, Brass and Steel Traveling Clockwork Roasting Jack

Lot Details

Lot 739
Louis XVI Ormolu, Silver Plated, Brass and Steel Traveling Clockwork Roasting Jack
French, 18th Century
In fitted gilt-tooled Morocco leather box
Comprising: Set of gears in arch, surmounted by laurels over a drum plinth applied with olive swag, figure of a putto on matching plinth, folding base, circular fan, three-piece spit, two skewers and a shaped oval drip pan. Height 13 inches (33cm), width 16 inches (406cm), depth 7 1/4 inches (18.4cm).


C Property from a Westchester Collector

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for $3,465 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Overall good condition, some elements possibly lacking. Rubbing to gilding and wear/surface abrasions to steel, some elements slightly bent. Old marks and scratches, scuffs and wear. Leather case later with rubbing and wear.


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Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for $3,465 (includes buyer's premium)

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Old Master Paintings & Drawings / English & Continental Decorative Arts

Wed, May 24, 2023 at 10am EDT
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