A RENAISSANCE REVIVAL ORMOLU MOUNTED ROUGE GRIOTTE CLOCK, H. & F., CLOCKWORKS, PARIS, CIRCA 1878, the domed rectangular top enclosed by ormolu buttresses over a berry and laurel decorated shield and a pointed arched pediment, above a bronze and glass circular bezel opening to an integral rouge dial with applied gilt Roman numeral hour marks, verso the clockworks marked "H. & F. Paris 1878," with numbers 3306 and 8-1, suspending a pierced scrolling foliate grille pendulum with mischievous Bacchic mask revealing the swinging bob, set within melon finial topped Corinthian fluted columns raised on guilloché detailed cabochon wreaths on lobed urns, the breakfront stepped molded base flanked by ormolu busts of the moon goddess Selene/Luna, accompanied by fruiting melons and leafy scrollwork. Height: 22" Width: 10" Depth: 8 1/4" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.

Some repairs, minor chips, and losses, hands likely replaced, dust and debris within crevices, all wear expected and overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or 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." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.