A THREE PIECE FRENCH EGYPTIAN REVIVAL MANTLE CLOCK GARN
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A THREE PIECE FRENCH EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BLACK AND SIENA MARBLE MANTLE CLOCK GARNITURE, RETAILED BY CONNELL, LONDON, FOURTH QUARTER 19TH CENTURY, the pylon form clock case with a flat rectangular polished Belgian black marble molded cornice, above siena marble rusticated sides on a conforming black marble molded base with incised details and flanking a black marble panel, centering a circular rope twist detailed bronze and beveled glass bezel, opening to a gilt bronze egg-and-dart modeled frame enclosing an integral marble dial with gilt Gothic style Roman chapters above inscription "CONNELL / 83 CHEAPSIDE" over gilt metal pointer hands and "LONDON" flanked by twin key escapements, verso a bronze and amethyst glass door opening to brass clockworks stamped with oval "ROBLIN / & FILS FRÈRES / A PARIS," over 28063, suspending a steel rod pendulum with brass bob stamped 28063, behind two brass plates for hammer strike gong stamped with oval "FD," or rectangular "G.B," height: 11", width: 16", depth: 6 3/4"; together with a pair of matching patinated bronze two handled tazzas with shallow bowls centering profile portrait medallions of a Greek bearded man or a Greek maiden wearing a laurel wreath diadem, on pylon form bases, height: 11 1/2", width: 9 1/2", depth: 6 3/8".
Condition
Good condition with some expected edge nicks, gilding worn in incised decoration and normal surface buildup in crevices. Clockworks are clean. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece nor clock mechanism. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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A THREE PIECE FRENCH EGYPTIAN REVIVAL MANTLE CLOCK GARN
Estimate $300 - $500
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