A RESTAURATION MARQUETRY INLAID ORMOLU MOUNTED ROSEWOOD
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A RESTAURATION MARQUETRY INLAID ORMOLU MOUNTED ROSEWOOD PORTICO CLOCK, MIROY FRERES BROTHERS, RETAILERS, CLOCKWORKS BY SAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, EARLY/MID 19TH CENTURY, the string inlaid sarcophagus form top over a fleur de lis scroll marquetry flourish, raised on Doric style string inlaid fluted columns, centering a gilt bronze "C" scroll and acanthus leaf wreathed Roman numeral enameled dial, marked by the retailer, "Miroy Fres. Btés., Paris," suspending an elaborately detailed grille and coquille pendulum marked number 736 with inscription and number, the clockworks marked with circular stamp, "S. Marti et Cie, Medaille de Bronze," the pendulum suspension marked, "V. Pannard," and with numbers 1308 and 5-2, raised on a stepped base with inlaid flowering scrollwork inlay. Height: 15 1/2" Width: 8 1/2" Depth: 5" Note: Miroy Freres Brothers, Paris, retailers of high quality bronzes and clocks. Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.
Condition
Some cracks and chips near keyholes on porcelain dial, some inpainted repairs, patina, some bends to pendulum works, one column with loosened ormolu mounts, rubbing, and losses of white painted molding, but 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.
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A RESTAURATION MARQUETRY INLAID ORMOLU MOUNTED ROSEWOOD
Estimate $500 - $900
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