A LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, 1840s,
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Description
A LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, 1840s, the circular hinged bronze and glass bezel opening to a conforming dial, enclosing black enameled Roman chapters and blued steel hands above twin key escapements, set within a stylized rockwork case supporting a crisply cast seated Renaissance Revival maiden beauty with elaborate hairstyle centering a single jeweled bandeau, gazing afar with a pensive expression and one arm extended behind and her hand holding an envelope, while wearing a billowing shawl above a long ribbon trimmed gown partially revealing square tipped slippers, raised on a sloping rectangular base nicely cast in relief with a ribbon tied berried laurel wreath flanked by acanthus leaf rinceaux and corner anthemions, above a conforming gilt plinth elevated on a reticulated curling acanthine foliage modeled apron with similarly cast feet. Height: 16 3/4" Width: 14 1/2" Depth: 5 7/8"
Condition
Some expected gilding wear, marks, some spots, normal small scratches, black Roman chapters are worn in areas, and surface buildup in crevices throughout. Lacking pendulum, back cover, and winding key. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece nor clock mechanism. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”
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A LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, 1840s,
Estimate $300 - $500
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