AUCTION : 1019

Lot#: 740

DESCRIPTION: Gentilhomme, Palais Royal, Paris, an early 19th century gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock, the elongated octagonal base on paw feet, the front with trophy mount composed of symbols related to the labors of Hercules, below a patinated, standing figure of the mythological hero in a contemplative pose, wearing the skin of the Nemean lion, with club at his right, his left elbow resting on a stump, and the three golden apples of the Hesperides in his left hand, the stump containing the finely cast bezel and signed, roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, 8 day two train pendule de Paris movement with silk thread suspension and sounding the hours and half hour on a bell
CONDITION: base cleaned, lacquered and lacking gilding, figure with minor wear to patination, stump lacking original finish, dial restored, hands replaced, movement ticks and strikes, needs service
ESTIMATE: $2000 - $3000
PRICE SOLD: $1100
CIRCA: 1815
DIMENSIONS: 18.75in x 15in x 5.75in

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