Lot 224
  • 224

Henry Dasson 1825-1896 A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK Paris, circa 1880s

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Henry Dasson
  • BRONZE, MARBLE, GLASS, ENAMEL
  • height 13 in.
  • 33 cm
the black and white enamel dial signed HRY DASSON, the twin train movement impressed with the Étienne Maxant pastille.

Condition

Overall in good condition, with the usual tarnishing to gilt bronze and dirt. Very minute chips around white marble edge. Restoration to enamel dial around numeral 60 and minute chips to the keyhole (proper lefthand side.) Extensive tarnishing to gilt bronze.
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