A GRAND ROCOCO REVIVAL PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTLE
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A GRAND ROCOCO REVIVAL PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, RETAILED BY BRULFER, PARIS, MID 19TH CENTURY, the foliate reeded and rocaille detailed bronze bezel with domed glass, opening to a white enamel dial enclosing black Roman chapters and Arabic five-minute numerals, over an inscription "Brulfer" and reticulated metal hands above "A PARIS," flanked by twin key escapements, verso brass clockworks stamped with oval "A.C," over "699 / 4 6," set within a nicely cast pierced clock case of triangular form and surmounted by a seated putto above exuberant "C" scrolled rocaille and acanthus, suspending tapering floral pendants over the similarly modeled base centering a marine deity wearing a diadem of marsh foliage and blowing his conch shell trumpet while astride a menacing dolphin, flanked by split tailed Triton youths holding aloft a shell or fish and raised on a conforming asymmetrical plinth of equally dramatic swirling acanthine foliage on variously detailed serpentine rectangular feet, includes two winding keys. Height: 24 3/4" Width: 21" Depth: 10"
Condition
Good condition for clocks of this age and use including but not limited to top seated putto lacking his staff/trident and is loose, expected old marks, light scratches, and surface buildup throughout. Bronze case has dark greenish-brown patination except the figures which have a dark blackish red patina. The enamel dial has a very faint small hairline and some tiny wear around the key escapements. Lacking the pendulum. 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.
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A GRAND ROCOCO REVIVAL PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTLE
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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