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Large French Bronze Chariot Clock
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Large French Bronze Chariot Clock. 5 in. porcelain dial with fancy pierced gilt hands; brass spring driven movement signed ÂA.D. Mougin & ÂBlack, Starr & Frost, New YorkÂ, has a half hour strike on a coiled gong and original pendulum w/ matching numbers. In a large case with figural 2 tone gilt and silvered bronze figure of a soldier steering a chariot drawn by 4 horses rearing back; has silvered columns and applied mounts on the front of the case and stands on claw feet. Running & in good overall condition with a good original finish showing some typical wear from age, chip on the dial at 12. Measures 12. In. high x 17 in. wide x 12.5 in. deep.
French Marti 3 Horse Chariot Clock on Marble Base
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French Marti 3 Horse Chariot Clock on Marble Base: w/ female driver; T & S porcelain floral dial; painted metal horses, chariot and lady; signed Marti movement; has pendulum and key; runs when wound but does not keep running
21″ Tall x 20″ Wide x 10″ Deep
(There is some paint and patina restoration; new felt on the inside of the back door; tiny paint rub on the foremost front leg.)
French Bronze Chariot of Telem-achus Clock
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French Bronze Chariot of Telem-achus Clock. Gilt bronze mantle clock also referred to as ÂChariot of Diomedes after a sketch by bronzier Jean-Andre Reiche (ref. French Bronze Clocks by E. Niehuser, pp. 68-69). Large chariot with armed soldier standing in the rear, young man with lion head front drawn by 2 horses rearing back; on a rectangular base with battle axe finials, wreath, armor and weapon mounts on the front. The 4 in. bronze dial resembles the spoked wheel of the chariot with pierced design exposing the skeletonized movement, has applied porcelain hour numerals and pierced hands; brass spring driven 8 day movement signed Japy Freres, half hour bell strike and is in good running condition. 17 in. high x 20 in. wide x 5 in. deep.
Large Roman Chariot Figural Mantel Clock
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Circa 1880 French Unsigned 8 day Mantel Clock with 3″ Good original signed enamel dial, Original spring driven brass movement with bell strike, A large and impressive clock with very good detail. Good condition with minor wear. Brass plaque labeled LE VAINQUER on front. 23″H x 23″W x 10″D
Large French Bronze Clock, Wounded Soldier
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Large French Bronze Clock, Wounded Soldier: Pommerette and Millet Bronze Mantel Clock with a bell strike movement marked “A Paris 971” and a porcelain dial. The case is topped with large figures of a woman tending to a tired or wounded soldier. There are also roses and acanthus leaves decorating the case. The springs are good. The pendulum is with the clock.
(The hands have been replaced. The hinge on the front door is loose and weak.)
Dial – 5 1/2″ Diameter; Case – 26″ Tall x 27 1/2″ Wide
Sells as is, where is.
** ** Please note, this item ships F.O.B. which means you, the buyer, must make all of your own packing and shipping arrangements.
French Bronze & Marble Clock, Large Cherub & Birds
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French Bronze & Marble Clock, Large Cherub & Birds: With a bell strike movement, No. 33425 and a porcelain dial. A large putti is seated next to the case with a marble gallery and birds above the clock. The marble is white with black and tan veins throughout.
(The clock is not running at this time. The suspension needs to be replaced. There is no pendulum. The front door glass is missing. The lower right piece of marble has a large chip gone at the corner.)
Dial – 4″ Diameter; Case – 25″ Tall x 19″ Wide
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** Please note, this item ships F.O.B. which means you, the buyer, must make all of your own packing and shipping arrangements.
French Rare and Unusual Large Gilt Bronze Skeleton Clock
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French Rare and Unusual Large Gilt Bronze Skeleton Clock, Circa 1840, 4 1/2″ enamel dial, 30-day, heavy brass double fusee movement, very unusual large skeleton clock, in English style, large gilt bronze case, columns that support the movement have engraved decorative elements, a very similar clock with the signature of C. Detouche a Paris, who was a well-known instructional clock maker in France, is pictured in the book “Skeleton Clocks” by F.B. Royer-Collard, pages 85-86, excellent condition overall, beat plate indicator replacement, dome and base probably not original to this clock. Height 21″ (including dome).