A RENAISSANCE REVIVAL GILT BRASS LANTERN CLOCK, FRENCH, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with a pierced double scrolls and fleur-de-lys cast finial on a reticulated square form domed top of curling leafy foliage, within corner fleur de lys finials above a double paneled frieze relief of scrolling foliate stems, over a split curled vines detailed face centering a circular dial with blue Roman chapters on white enamel plaques enclosing blued steel halberd/spear hands and twin key escapements, verso brass clockworks numbered "1702 / 41," with a pastille stamped "JAPY FRERES & CIE / ? / MED. D'HONNEUR," suspending a pendulum numbered 12796, within exterior disengaged Corinthian colonettes on rectangular pedestal form bases flanking a recessed frieze with a bearded Silenus mask issuing scrolled grape leaf stems in relief, raised on a molded plinth and compressed bun feet. Height: 14 1/2"  Width: 6 3/4" Depth: 6 3/4"    Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.

Good condition with normal surface wear and buildup in areas throughout, light surface rust on steel hands, and small oxidized spots in crevices. 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.