Lot 449
  • 449

A French bronze, slate, and red marble 'Egyptomania' three-piece clock garniture, retailed by Tiffany & Co., circa 1885

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • stone, metal
  • obeisks height 25 1/2 in; the clock height 25 in.
  • 65 cm; 63.5 cm
comprising a mantel clock and a pair of obelisks, the dial with Arabic numerals and the back of the movement stamped TIFFANY & COMPY , and numbered 776

Condition

Overall fair condition but presentable. The movement is not tested or guaranteed, the pendulum is present but there is no winding key. The polish to the marble surfaces is rubbed. There are several small nicks and chips to the edges of the marble, moreso at the corners. There is a 1 1/2 in. chip to one corner of the base of one obelisk. Some minor discoloration to some areas of the bronze elements. Both obelisks have movement between the sections and could be tightened.
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