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CLOCK FRNECH MANTEL PAINTED BRONZE

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Clocks Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 550.00 USD
CLOCK FRNECH MANTEL PAINTED BRONZE
CLOCK: French mantel clock painted bronze gilt clock in the style of Louis XVI. The clock is a a combination of Baroque and Empire styles suggesting mid to late 19th century. The clock has ancanthus leaves on the sides rising on scrolls to a tied ribbon above a blue and white enamel face terminating in an ornate urn with a floral swag. The base is supported by ornate scrolled footing. the enamel face is configured in both minute and hour increments on the oter ring and Roman time numbers on the inner circle. The clock hands appear to be original. Back case closure missing. the inititals E.B. are imprinted on the brass frame and the works carry the words, ''C. Blanchard, Paris.'' The clock is not in working order lacking a pendulum and needs service. Circa 1860-1890, 18 3/8''H x 7 1/2''W.