07-09-201107-09-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2554BBoston
July 9, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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$1,422$1,200
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2554BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 09, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th century, with two-train movement, set into plinth topped by a bee skep, decorated with profile busts of gods and with scrolls, urns, and bees, set to one side with a figure of a standing classical maiden holding a basket of flowers, an urn to the other side, on rectangular base mounted to front with lovebirds, wreath, torches, and flower-filled baskets, on flattened ball feet, ht. 17 1/4, wd. 13 1/4, dp. 5 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

urn mounted to base later (lacking original item). small washer over top of short bolt visible behind the urn (mounting spot from original item). some light wear/discoloration to gilding.