A Napoleon III gilt-bronze and metal figural mantel clock
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Description
A Napoleon III gilt-bronze and metal figural mantel clock
Mid-19th century
Marked to movement: L Japy Fils; further marked: 842 / 4 / 11
The two-movement clock with enameled porcelain dial and black Roman and Arabic numerals, housed in an footed brass architectural case with glazed bezel, featuring gilt-bronze mounts of scrolled acanthus leaves and floral motifs throughout, surmounted by a a young woman riding a horse side-saddle, clutching a scythe and a bundle of wheat
15.25" H x 14.75" W x 5.75" D
Mid-19th century
Marked to movement: L Japy Fils; further marked: 842 / 4 / 11
The two-movement clock with enameled porcelain dial and black Roman and Arabic numerals, housed in an footed brass architectural case with glazed bezel, featuring gilt-bronze mounts of scrolled acanthus leaves and floral motifs throughout, surmounted by a a young woman riding a horse side-saddle, clutching a scythe and a bundle of wheat
15.25" H x 14.75" W x 5.75" D
Condition
Overall good condition with shelf wear, scuffs and scratches, and darkening/oxidation to bronze commensurate with age. Some rubbed wear to the gilt throughout. Horseback figure slightly loose from its mounting. Includes pendulum and key. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A Napoleon III gilt-bronze and metal figural mantel clock
Estimate $500 - $700
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