A LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED EBONIZED WOOD
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Description
A LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED EBONIZED WOOD PORTICO CLOCK, 1840s, with a stepped rectangular cornice above a frieze centering three paterae mounts partitioned by bronzes of bow ribbon tied floral swags, over a circular dial with a curling tipped acanthus cast bezel and a ring dial with black Roman chapters centering blued steel Breguet hands, on an engine-turned dial face with twin key escapements and a blank oval cartouche, suspending a grille pendulum within stylized dolphin modeled sides ending on a circular bob enclosing a six-pointed star within a "C" scrolled border and stamped "92," flanked by paired Doric columns with egg-and-dart detailed capitals and stiff-leaf collars ending on a gilt circular socle and square form base, raised on a conforming stepped plinth with compressed bun feet, verso brass clockworks stamped "92." Height: 19" Width: 10" Depth: 5 3/8" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.
Condition
Good restored condition with worn black Roman numbers and Breguet hands, flaking black paint, oxidized spots, re-gilt and repainted areas throughout. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or 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." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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A LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED EBONIZED WOOD
Estimate $150 - $250
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