Diminutive French Gilt-bronze Figural Clock

Description:

Diminutive French Gilt-bronze Figural Clock, c. 1850, torches adorn the arch-top case with a 2-in. roman numeral porcelain dial, pierced blued hands, plaque below reading Noubliez Pas Amour, figure of Cupid walking a dog above the four raised stepped feet, verge watch movement with pierced balance cock, and silvered regulator dial reading Bourquin no. 13471, ht. 7 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Has key. Broken hour hand. Discoloration of enamel dial. Currently running.


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