A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK, FRENCH, 20TH CENTURY,
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Description
A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK, FRENCH, 20TH CENTURY, the long leaf detailed classical urn surmounted by a pinecone finial and flanked by buck goat masks suspending long berried laurel garlands, on a shaped rectangular case with a quatrefoil trellis pierced paneled back and side corners topped by urn finials, over a central circular hinged bronze and domed glass bezel opening to a conforming white enamel dial with blue Roman chapters and black Arabic five minute numerals, centering reticulated gilt metal scrolling foliate hands above twin key escapements and reversing to a levered door opening to a brass eight-day clock movement numbered 4337 over engraved "A.A / 1037 / 77," above a front side cloth lined quatrefoil pierced panel over a tapering Vitruvian scroll and short leaf detailed base with acanthus modeled finial, includes one winding key. Height: 27" Width: 11" Provenance: Collection of David and Bonnie Floyd, Galveston, Texas.
Condition
Gilding is bright throughout, enameled dial has a few small scratches, otherwise this clock is in good condition. 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 XVI STYLE ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK, FRENCH, 20TH CENTURY,
Estimate $200 - $400
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