DESCRIPTION:
France, an early 19th century gilt bronze portico clock, the base with acanthus ornamented ogee molding below an applied, symmetrical foliate mount, the four columns with laurel wreath bases and egg and dart capitals, and supporting an entablature with foliate mount similar to that on the base, with dentil and egg and dart ornament below the ogee molded cornice, roman numeral, gilt, engine turned dial, steel Breguet style hands, large, two train pendule de Paris movement with recoil escapement, adjustable crutch, and striking on a bell, the inside of the back plate with stamped initials "L.G.", and bimetallic gridiron pendulum
CONDITION:
case with minor spotting and staining, top of base with scratches, feet are incorrect replacements, case top with losses to gilding, dial numerals and chapter ring restored, hands lacking blue, movement dirty, ticks and strikes, significant wear to pallets and escape wheel, movement enclosure added, pendulum with minor oxide
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 21.5in x 12in x 6.25in
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