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January 12, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
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Caldwell & Co.-type Marble and Gilt-bronze Mantel Clock

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2975BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Caldwell & Co.-type Marble and Gilt-bronze Mantel Clock, probably France, 19th century, round face with roman numerals, heavily carved shell and foliate mounts decorated with fruit underneath, all resting on a rectangular plinth supported by plumed pomegranate feet, mechanism unsigned, ht. 18 1/4 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Clock mechanism not guaranteed to be in working order. Some overall signs of age-expected wear and use including rubbing to bronze mounts, numerals and hands, some scuffs and abrasions of marble, small chip on top of face and small nicks overall.


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Keywords

Caldwell & Co., France