Gilt-brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock

Description:

Gilt-brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock, French, c. 1880, porcelain and brass-mounted urn above the cast foliage-decorated case with ram's heads at each corner, porcelain painted panels depicting a cottage scene on each side, Roman numeral porcelain dial with birds and floral scene in center, and lower panel depicting a formal couple enjoying tea in a garden, eight-day time and half-hour strike mechanism stamped C&S, ht. 16 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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