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A French Louis XVI Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
A French Louis XVI Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock
<B>A French Louis XVI Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock</B></I><BR><BR>Unknown maker, France<BR>Circa 1780<BR>Marble and gilt bronze<BR>Unmarked<BR>27.5 in. high x 16.25 in. wide x 4.75 in. deep<BR><BR>Of architectural arch-shaped form, the circular white enamel dial with red arabic numerals and gilt fleur de lis hands, the case wrapped with a laurel, ribbon and floral garland; suspending a pendulum cast with a mask of Apollo; draped with laurel garland, the case is surmounted by an urn; uprights wrapped with gilt bronze pilasters; the whole raised upon a carved white marble base mounted with allegorical plaques of putti personifying the arts, flanked by Ceres and Minerva.1 <BR><BR><B>Condition Report:</B> Normal signs of wear as appropriate with age. Repairs and restorations to marble.l
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