Large French Empire style mantel clock, 19th c., bronze dore figure modeled as a Roman in draped toga, green marble case, chapter ring with Roman numeral hour markers, time-and-strike movement stamped Cailly Freres, C.R. Crookshank, some restoration and chips to case, lacking pendulum, hands affixed, the movement is in need of major repair, the clock is not operating, approx 30"h, 21"w, 8.5"d Start Price: $800.00

1.18.21- LOT –1603- The clock case is in sturdy condition, marble displays some typical and expected small chips, particularly along the borders, and edges, there is a likely glue repair to marble along lower back marble trim, metal shows some small nicks, spotting and patination, side accessories to the show later screws, there is likely an accessory missing as there are a few drill holes see my images, the dial is later, the hands are locked, it looks like they are affixed / glued, there is no rear cover, the clock is lacking rear cover and bell, there is no pendulum, the pendulum crutch is bent (easy to bend out but need pendulum), silk suspension is frayed, it is our opinion that the case impressive, the movement needs major repair, the clock does not operate at this time

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