Patinated Brass and Gilt Ormolu-mounted Figural Mantel Clock

Description:

Patinated Brass and Gilt Ormolu-mounted Figural Mantel Clock, Paris, c. 1840, a woman in a finely draped and engraved dress embracing her child with one hand, holding out a rattle in the otehr hand, stepped shaped case with two elephant heads flank the 4-in. roman numeral convex porcelain dial that reads a Paris with an engine-turned bezel, and pierced and engraved hands, lower frieze depicting two mythological gods in battle, with Egyptian-style portrait mounts on the side, terminating in trumpet-form feet, eight-day time and count wheel strike mechanism with a silk thread suspension, ht. 19 in.
Estimate $3,500-4,500

lacking pendulum and winding key.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords