Diminutive Gilt-brass Figural Mantel Clock

Description:

Diminutive Gilt-brass Figural Mantel Clock, France, c. 1850, the Grecian-style female figure resting on a recamier above the tambour-shaped case with cast swag decoration surrounding the 3-in. silvered dial with Breguet-style hands, resting on scrolled feet, eight-day time and count wheel strike movement with silk thread suspension, ht. 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

strike spring barrel broken


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