Lot 243
  • 243

A Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze and white marble mantel clock Paris, circa 1890

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marble, bronze, glass
  • height 18 1/4 in.; width 15 1/4 in.; depth 7 1/4 in.
  • 46.5 cm; 39 cm; 18.5 cm
the enamelled dial with Roman numerals and signed Robin Hger du Roy A PARIS, the twin train movement impressed with the Etienne Maxant Breveté pastille and numbered 14181 7 2

Condition

Marble base with some small chips and abrasions at corners and edges. GIlt bronze with some light rubbing, minor traces of oxidation and surface dirt; not extensive. Patinated bronze with some light rubbing. Lacking key and pendulum. Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist.
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