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French Empire Mantle Clock
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French Empire Silk Thread Mantle Clock. Mahogany case with an arched top; has gilt brass mounts and trim, the front panel depicts a woman kneeling beside an obelisk and a birdcage, a bird lays in the hay beside her. 5 in. porcelain dial with cobalt border, black Roman hour numerals, Arabic 5 minute markers and is signed Laplace a Paris. Round brass silk thread movement has a count wheel strike mechanism and strikes on a bell; dial has some minor faint hairlines. 19 in. high
Early 1800 French Empire mantle clock
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Early 1800 French Empire mantle clock, brass movement sets in open columns, engraved dial, finely cast bezel, column capitols and mounts on frieze panel and base pediment, finely cast floral pendulum with shells and swans, ebonized finish, 19″t 10″w 5 1/2″d. Some old veneer repairs on base.
French Empire 4 Column Mantle Clock
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French Empire 4 Column Mantle Clock. Black marble case with 4 turned marble columns, dore bronze mounts, capitols, feet and filigree bezel; 4 in. dia. damascened brass dial with painted hour numerals and open moon hands, typical round brass spring driven movement with an half hour strike on a bell, nice gridiron pendulum with a heavy dore bob decorated with birds and filigree. Unsigned, in running condition; has some typical minor chipping to the corners of the marble. 19.5 in. high x 10 in. wide x 5 in. deep.
French Empire 4 Column Mantle Clock
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French Empire 4 Column Mantle Clock. Mahogany case with 4 columns, gilt brass mounts, capitols and bezel; 4 in. porcelain dial with brass damascened disc in the center signed ÂDennes a ParisÂ, has open moon hands. Typical round brass 8 day spring driven movement with a half hour strike on a bell, has a cast brass faux gridiron pendulum with large portrait and filigree decorated bob. Case has a cleaned and enhanced finish with some repairs to the veneer and corners. 19 in. high x 10 in. wide x 6.25 in. deep.
French Empire 4 Column Portico Mantle Clock
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French Empire 4 Column Portico Mantle Clock. Polished gilt brass case with 4 smooth columns, gilt mounts and turned feet, brass bezel with 3.5 in. dial having Roman hour numerals, open moon hands and engraved brass center; brass 8 day spring driven movement is unsigned, half hour strike on a bell and a large quality brass gridiron pendulum. In good condition, case has a cleaned and lacquered finish, pendulum bob has some solder repair, dial has some damage and hairlines, movement is running and striking.17.25 in. high x 8 in. wide x 5 in. deep.
French Empire Silk Thread Mantle Clock
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French Empire Silk Thread Mantle Clock. Mahogany case with an arched top; has gilt brass mounts and trim, the front panel depicts a woman kneeling beside an obelisk and a birdcage, a bird lays in the hay beside her. 5 in. porcelain dial with cobalt border, black Roman hour numerals, Arabic 5 minute markers and is signed Laplace a Paris. Round brass silk thread movement has a count wheel strike mechanism and strikes on a bell; dial has some minor faint hairlines. 19 in. high.
Mid 1800 French Empire mantle clock
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Mid 1800 French Empire mantle clock, brass movement sets in open columns, sign F C, #1200, engraved dial, finely cast bezel, column capitols and mounts on frieze panel and base pediment, finely cast floral pendulum with shells and swans, ebonized finish, 19″t 10″w 5 1/2″d. Some old veneer repairs on base.