DESCRIPTION:
France, figural mantel clock, the variegated pink marble case with gilt paw feet, gilt dial surround and with gilt side ornaments, the top with patinated female figure, the base with engraved plaque , "Les Bles par Belin", Roman numeral enamel dial in blue and gold, the center with painting of 2 birds and roses, gilt hands, 8 days, time and strike, pendule a Paris movement, c1900
CONDITION:
Case coated with lacquer, gilt ornaments now with gold paint, statue refinished, figure missing an item originally held in right hand, figure possibly not original to case, dial good, gilt hands, movement ticks and strikes, dial and movement not original to clock, Despite being a consortium of pieces, they are all from the same period and overall the clock makes an impressive decorative presentation. Ht 22 3/4"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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