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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 29, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Gilt-brass Figural Mantel Clock

Sell one like this
$984$800
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2890MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 29, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Gilt-brass Figural Mantel Clock, France, c. 1840, the standing figure and five-string instrument flanking the flat-top case with a floral decorated lyre, torch, and wreath above the 4-in. Roman numeral porcelain dial with Breguet-style hands, applied floral spandrels with a torch and floral scene below, lower section with circular rose and swag wreaths flanking the cornucopia of instrument in the center, all resting on bulbous bun feet, eight-day time and count wheel strike mechanism with a silk thread suspension, ht. 21 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

overall very nice condition with some wear to the gilding


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France