Lot 259
  • 259

A large Louis XVI style gilt and silvered bronze mantel clock Paris, late 19th century

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

Description

  • bronze, glass, steel
  • height 30 1/2 in.; width 20 1/4 in.; depth 10 1/2 in.
  • 77.5 cm; 51.5 cm; 27 cm
the silvered dial with Roman numerals and signed Arera à Paris, the twin train movement signed ARERA and numbered 91 G

Condition

Metal dial with rubbing rubbing to numerals and insciption and with surface dirt. Some rubbing to gilt bronze at extremities, such as pearl harness of griffins. Some light surface scratches and scuffs. Lacking pendulum and key. 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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