Early 20Th Century Gilt Bronze Garniture Set

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Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 9, 2023

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• Lot Description
  The garnitures feature a trefoil pattern base of statuary marble, supported by bun feet, with inset bronze berry and vine decorations. A plinth rises from the base, featuring a brown patinated prancing putto, supporting a four lite, floral scroll decorated branch top. Looking towards the clock face, the right side putto, wears a gold headband, not worn by the left putto. Both putto are different castings, being correct left/right oriented. Clock trefoil base is 7 ¾" thick x 13 ¾ " wide, Clock 18 ⅞ " tall. The clock base of statuary marble, is the same trefoil pattern, decorated with inset panels similar to the candelabrum, except with a bow and quiver panel, flanked by rectangular floral elements. A bronze trimmed undercut column, meets the bronze clock cylinder. There are two scroll shaped buttresses flanking the column. Decorated with a acanthus leaf, and vine and berry elements. Resting on the bronze clock cylinder, on the flanks at two and ten, reside a putto, draping a garland of a vine with berries. Rising from the clock cylinder is a Doric form column, topped with crossed torch and quiver, and accented with a leaf and berry garland. The burning torch is a symbol of life and truth, the quiver represents the willingness to use force if necessary to seek justice. Used by Louis XVI on many of his personal objects; to convey the message. The enamel dial has arabic numerals for all chapters, decorated with a continuous rose garland in two and one-half minute intervals. All minute marks are black dots at the dial's edge, not at 3, 6, 9 and 12, rather marked in 15, 30, 45 and 60; for the quarter hours. Gold gilt Louis XV minute/hour hands. Full plate Japy type, rack and snail movement. Rolled spring steel gong. Has original pendulum.

  Condition

  Currently the clock power mainspring is fully wound, preventing operation. The dial will have to be removed to release tension. Half and hour chime is functioning and is in phase. Missing glass crystal.