Empire Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, the blackened oil lamp formed as treble mounted urn-form body;with two spouts, each issuing a flame to sides, guarded by two winged, seated putti facing en derriere, over the navette shaped base. The;round dial with white enamel face inset to the body, with Roman numeral chapters and Arabic numbers on;the quarter hour positions. Back of clock with glazed door, the clockworks with stamped numerals 3454, 1131 B.;{Approximate dimensions: 18 1/4" H. x 13 1/2" W. x 6" D.}.Provenance: Daniel M. (Wygold) Mitchell Estate. Mr. Mitchell was a Naval Officer and an entrepreneur. Serendipitously, Lieutenant Commander Dan Mitchell transferred to the Naval Reserve where he joined VR-872 – a Navel transport squadron out of the Alameda Naval Air Station that Michaan’s is located on now. He and his wife, Paris, loved to travel and made it a point to travel to Paris twice a year, and always brought back beautiful and interesting items. His collection covers the spectrum from noted painters to precise metal aircraft and automobile models. Michaan’s is honored to be offering this collection over the next four months. The September collection includes artists Greg Gandy, Paul Charles Chocarne-Moreau, Giulio Rosati, and Marcel Brunery to name a few. Along with a variety of Empire and Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural clocks, period military helmets, marble busts, bronze and gilt brass urns, and complex models of military ships and aircraft.

Shallow circular scratch to interior dial, minor surface wear and scratches, navette base and feet with minor pitting, light corrosion, scratches to gilt surfaces. Does not include a pendulum; has a key.;Please contact the Furniture and Decorative Arts Department for a detailed condition report on this lot.