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French marble and bronze figural mantle clock
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French marble and bronze figural mantle clock, monumental bronze figure, 21" h, of a warrior slaying a sea serpent on top of a case with a red marble top & beige marble body, on a bronze and slate base, Japy Freres movement, porcelain dial, bell strike on hour and half hour, 32 1-2" high overall, 18" wide at base, one crack in marble at lower right. Winds and appears to run and strike, has a key, likely not original, other than cracks in marble at lower right, no defects apparent, excellent patina and presentation. It is a black slate and is original
Marble & Dore Bronze Figural Mantle Clock
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Marble & Dore Bronze Figural Mantle Clock. 3. 5 in. convex blue enamel painted metal dial with gilt stars and porcelain inserts with Roman hour numerals, gilt pierced hands; typical French brass 8 day spring driven movement signed LÂMarti et Cie, has an half hour count wheel strike on a bell. Case has gilt bronze figural putti with cupid holding the hand of a female figure and whispering into her ear, they lean against the timepiece in between them; on a carved white marble base with gilt bronze mounts, beaded trim and feet, signed on a metal tag inset in the back of the marble which reads ÂJ.V. et Fils Brevetes, Sgdg, ParisÂ. In good overall condition with no breaks or repairs to the marble or bronze. 12.5 in. high x 15.5 in. wide x 6 in. deep.
Marble & Bronze French Figural Mantle Clock
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Marble & Bronze French Figural Mantle Clock. Large bronze figure of a woman, Pandora, seated on a plinth with lionÂs head on the side, she wears a loose dress and an open box lays beside her; on a dark brown polished marble base with bronze mounts and feet, unsigned. 5.5 in. black marble dial with gilt incised Roman hour numerals, gilt brass center and brass hands; large round French brass 8 day spring driven movement signed ÂS. Marti & CieÂ, has an half hour strike on a bell, in running condition, has key and pendulum, case is in excellent condition, missing rear door. 25.5 in. high x 18 in. wide x 9 in. deep. Weight: 69.75 lbs.
Figural Marble & Bronze French Mantle Clock
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Figural Marble & Bronze French Mantle Clock. Has a white marble base with gilt bronze mounts & feet, pr. of figural winged maiden sphinxes sit opposite facing on raised plinths and hold the timepiece up between their wings, a figural nude maiden is seated on top leaning back and viewing herself in a hand mirror. 4.5 in. porcelain dial with black hour numbers, fancy gilt pierced hands and hinged door bezel with beveled convex glass; bras 8 day spring driven French movement signed ÂVincenti & CieÂ, has an half hour strike on a bell and a brass pendulum bob with maidenÂs head mount on the front. Bell is replaced, rear door is broken, marble has some edge chips, front mounted plaque is missing 2 ends and the dial has hairlines and a few chips around the edge. 16 in. high x 12.5 in. wide x 4.5 in. deep.
French Figural Marble & Bronze Mantle Clock
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French Figural Marble & Bronze Mantle Clock. Gilt bronze seated figure of a philosopher with a pen and a basket of paper scrolls, black marble clock tower with arched top, black marble base with green marble inset panels on the front and sides with gilt bronze mounts and trim. 4 in. porcelain dial with open moon hands; round French brass 8 day spring driven movement signed ÂJapy Freres & ÂRollin a ParisÂ, has a half hour strike on a bell. Black marble has a few breaks and repairs, front feet are broken off but we do have them, no hairlines in the dial. 17 in. high x 21.5 in. wide x 7.5 in. deep.
French Figural Marble & Bronze Mantle Clock
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French Figural Marble & Bronze Mantle Clock. Bronze seated figure of a winged putti holding a large drum hanging from a ribbon, the drum rests on his left hip and in the right hand holds a hammer to beat the drum; has a beautiful gilt finish, on a white marble base with applied leafy filigree decorations and stands on turned feet. The dial and movement are contained in the drum, the porcelain dial measures 3.5 in. dia. with painted hour numbers and fancy gilt pierced hands; has a typical round brass spring driven movement signed Samuel Marti, a half hour count wheel strike mechanism and strikes on a steel bell. 12 in. high x 9 in. wide x 5 in. deep.
French Figural Marble & Bronze Mantle Clock
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French Figural Marble & Bronze Mantle Clock. Bronze seated figure of a winged putti holding a large drum hanging from a ribbon, the drum rests on his left hip and in the right hand holds a hammer to beat the drum; has a beautiful gilt finish, on a white marble base with applied leafy filigree decorations and stands on turned feet. The dial and movement are contained in the drum, the porcelain dial measures 3.5 in. dia. With painted hour numbers and fancy gilt pierced hands; has a typical, round, brass, spring driven movement signed Samuel Marti, a half hour countwheel strike mechanism and strikes on a steel bell. 12 in. high.