Large French Ormolu-mounted Boulle Wall Clock

Description:

Large French Ormolu-mounted Boulle Wall Clock, retailed by Bigelow, Kennard & Co., Boston, c. 1890, a trumpeting angel atop the faux tortoiseshell and brass-inlaid case, 9-in. repousse dial with roman numeral porcelain shields, full-length glazed door with small porcelain boss reading Bigelow Kennard & Co. Boston below the dial, eight-day, time and gong strike movement regulated by a grid iron pendulum, ht. 53 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Overall nice condition with some sifting and losses to brass inlay, appears to be lacking bottom brass finial


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