Lot 631
  • 631

A Charles X patinated bronze and Siena marble mantel clock circa 1830, dial signed Galle Rue Richelieu 93

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

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  • PATINATED BRONZE, MARBLE
  • height 26 in.; width 20 1/2 in.; depth 7 1/2 in.
  • 66 cm; 51.5 cm; 19 cm
surmounted by the figures of Night and Day

Condition

Dial with rubbing. Ring around dial with zodiac signs with rubbing and surface dirt. Partinated bronze figures well executed and now with rubbing to patina at extremities. Rubbing to patinated bronze mounts of base. Marble with some chips and abrasions; not extensive. In good condition.
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Catalogue Note

For note on Galle see lot 624.