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19th C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
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19th century French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock, modeled as the Empress Josephine seated with a cornucopia above the clock face with two wind holes, overall with symbols of Napoleon's empire and reign, with pendulum. [16 1/4" H x 12" W x 4 3/4" D]. Lacking key. Mounts loose, some bending, areas of oxidation and residue, lacking screws.
French Empire Gilt Bronze & Crystal Mantel Clock
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French Empire Gilt Bronze & Crystal Mantel Clock
early 19th century
8-day time and strike movement with silk thread suspension, dial signed "Lechopie"
15 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches
French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
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French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
early 19th century
the clock surmounted by a classical figure with armor, 8-day brass movement with count wheel strike and silk thread suspension, dial signed "Mignolet"
20 x 14 x 5 inches
19th Cent. French Empire Gilt & Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock
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DESCRIPTION: An antique French empire mantel clock with ornate gilt bronze case designed with figural group depicting a battle scene with two knights, one of whom is wounded and the other Pierre Terrail, (Lord of Bayard) defending his fallen comrade, atop a craggily patinated rock form. Case with silver dial marked with black Roman numerals and double blued steel hands. Pendulum movement impressed: "(Star) 515" Displayed in glass blown dome with wood base. Includes clock key.
CIRCA: 19th Cent.
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: (Clock) H: 19.25" x W: 5.5" x L: 14.5" (Case) H: 24" x L: 19" x W: 9"
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
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An early 19th century French Empire Gilt Bronze mantel clock. 8-day time and strike movement with silk thread suspension, cast bronze dial with engine turned center and porcelain chapter ring with Roman numerals. Gilded Bronze with an allegorical figure of "Spring" holding a basket of flowers. Minor surface wear, hairlines in chapter ring, replaced pendulum, running momentarily when cataloged. 17" high. ESTIMATE $800-1200
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
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French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock, modeled as the Goddess Diana with her dog around a naturalistic landscape and clock face, the frieze with bow, arrow and quiver motifs above a palmette accented base. [19 1/4" H x 14 1/4" W x 6 1/2" D]. Lacking hands, overall with pitting and oxidation.
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
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An early 19th century French Empire Gilt Bronze mantel clock with an allegorical figure of "Spring" holding a basket of flowers. 8-day time and strike movement with silk thread suspension, cast Bronze dial with engine turned center and porcelain chapter ring with Roman numerals. Minor surface wear, hairlines in chapter ring, replaced pendulum, running when cataloged. 17" high. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500