French Spelter & Marble Clock w/Matching Vases: the winged cherub holds a torch and floral garland. This is signed "Salon Des Beaux Arts". The clock title reads "Armour Brulant Ses Armes" and "Par Fr. Moreau-Salon Des Beaux Arts". The floral decorated porcelain dial is 3 1/4" wide. the case is signed Franqois Moreau on one end. the time and bell striking movement is marked Japy Freres & Cie. and numbered 5262. The side vases have winged cherubs also.
(No pendulum, not tested. The strike spring is wound tight.)
Vases-12 1/2" tall; Clock-14" t x 19" w
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Tom Harris Auctions Antique Clock Auction
8:00 AM PT - May 3rd, 2008
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Tom Harris Auctions
203 South 18th Ave.
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Marshalltown, IA 50158
