AUCTION : 1019

Lot#: 749

DESCRIPTION: France, an unusual patinated bronze mantel clock, the rectangular base on large paw feet and supporting addorsed male figures, each on one knee, and bearing on their backs the spherical clock case surmounted by a nude female figure holding aloft a large pennant, the case front with cast roman numerals around a fish scale patterned center, the chapter ring bordered with foliate ornament in low relief, with fancy pierced and engraved brass hands, 8 day two train movement with lever platform and striking on a bell
CONDITION: patination in good condition, with dust and oil residue, hands good, movement polished, will tick briefly, strikes once at hour and half hour, rack not falling, needs service
ESTIMATE: $500 - $800
PRICE SOLD: $550
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 22.5in x 11in x 7in

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