Bronze-mounted Marble Figural Mantel Clock

Description:

Bronze-mounted Marble Figural Mantel Clock, France, late 19th century, seated figure of a maiden holding a bouquet of flowers atop the white marble base with fluted side panels and applied brass beading, 4-in. Roman numeral porcelain dial, all resting on engraved acanthus leaf-decorated mushroom-shaped feet, eight-day time and count wheel strike mechanism, ht. 19 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

ticks and strikes, small chips and wear to marble edges, lacking pendulum, crack to glass on rear mechanism door, one of the front feet off but present.


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