DESCRIPTION:
France, figural mantel clock, round siena marble base, gilt feet with foliate ornament, patinated putto with arms crossed, seated on a stump and with tambourine and pipes at his feet, the drum form clock case balanced on a wreath atop his head, Roman numeral gilt metal dial with engine turned center, 8 days, time and strike, pendule a Paris movement marked "Canchy", pinwheel escapement with escape wheel and pallets planted outside back plate, silk suspension, c1840
CONDITION:
Case very good, chip in marble above rear right foot, slight gap at ring between the marble sections, and with glue residue, dial regilded and repainted, signature poorly executed, minute hand missing, bezel with glue residue, movement with power to escapement, exit pallet repaired, escapement now without locking, striking functional, pendulum replaced, fasteners for hardware and other components replaced, Ht 18 1/4"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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