A massive French Champleve mantle clock. The bronze
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A massive French Champleve mantle clock. The bronze dore/ormulu/vermeil case having a dome top. Profusely ornamented with repeating patterns of engine turning. The enamel decorated dial having Arabic numerals interspersed with floral garlands with a central design of two floating cherubs. The dial carved with a beveled glass door with gilt surround. The polychrome champleve surrounding the dial having floral and basket motif, two Champleve Corinthian colums. The stepped base section having a central basket in Champleve overflowing with flowers, along with a demi-lune back section. The pendulum having a miniature porcelain painting in the center depicting a putti with arrow and bow. The back of the clock having a panel which opens to show works which are marked: Medaille D'Argent (Gold Medal). Vicentei & Cie, Also marked Made in France #1774. Circa 1880-1910. Measures 18"H x 11-1/4"W x 7-1/2"D. Condition: In excellent state of preservation. See photos.
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A massive French Champleve mantle clock. The bronze
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
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