A RENAISSANCE REVIVAL ORMOLU MOUNTED OAK FOUR DIAL CLOCK, HENRY MARC, FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY, of lantern form, the covered cup finial over a dome with bell, arches mounted with masks of Hercules wearing the Nemean lion's pelt and two clubs cross before him issuing scrolling foliate, within four pinecone and laurel wreath finials, over four circular Roman numeral enameled copper dials, each signed, "Hry. Marc," the interior clockworks jeweled and running on, above flourishes with Hercules motifs, flanked by mounted Athenian caryatids issuing flower garlands, raised on a cavetto stepped base on tapered circular gilt brass feet. Height: 13 1/2" Width: 6 1/2" Depth: 6 3/8" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas. Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.

Some screws loose, patina, possibly regilt metal mounts, one clock dial enamel with damage and loss, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. The clockworks are attractive and unusual.  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.