French Gilt-brass Mounted Boulle-style Mantel Clock

Description:

French Gilt-brass Mounted Boulle-style Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the four-finial dome-top case with acanthus leaf corners above the arched glazed dial door, cobalt blue Roman numeral porcelain shield dial with Arabic numeral minute markings on outer edge of chapter ring, applied plaque depicting two cherubs with a rooster and owl, porcelain cartouche reading Gaudron Paris, eight-day, brass, time and strike mechanism, ht. 21 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

some brass work loss and loose, regluing attempts to some of brass inlay


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