DESCRIPTION:
France, a large early twentieth century figural swinging clock, the patinated spelter female figure on a round, molded base with plaque marked "La Fortune Par Louis Moreau, Medlle D'or", her right foot resting on a winged wheel, her right hand with dagger, and her left raised and supporting the three rod, faux gridiron pendulum with spherical, patinated bob, the matching upper sphere with roman numerals, fancy pierced and engraved hands, and containing an eight day brass timepiece movement stamped 5149/France
CONDITION:
statute is nicely refinished, no visible breaks or repairs, back of upper sphere with some loss of finish and is loose; pendulum ornaments and rods retain their gilding, dimensions apply to figure without pendulum; movement appears to be in good condition; ticking
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 28.5in x 8in x 8in
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