French Gilt-brass and Cut Glass Portico Clock

Description:

French Gilt-brass and Cut Glass Portico Clock, Paris, c. 1850, four cut glass columns with gilt Corinthian capitals, floral ormolu-mounted frieze, stepped cornice and flat top, eight-day, spring-powered, time and count-wheel strike movement, 3-in. Roman numeral dial with engine-turned center, marked Leroy a Paris, gridiron pendulum, cut glass bob, ormolu-mounted base, all on bun feet, ht. 19 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Clock runs and strikes but may need cleaning and adjustment.


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