French Bronze And Marble Garniture Set, ca. 1900

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• Lot Description
  A white enamel dial with arabic numerals for all chapters, chapters are connected with a decorative, floral garland midway between any chapter and its respective neighbor. All minute hash marks at the dials edge, with small arabic numerals at 3(15), 6(30), and 9(45), representing the quarter hours. Louis XV type minute/hour hands. A 82 mm Japy type half and hour strike strike movement. The clock resides in a cylinder supported by four columns, with drapery hanging below six, and a decorative element on the edge of the slab base, the same side as the clock dial. Atop the cylinder holding the clock movement, a spun marble body with bronze handles, and the representation of a flame, on a finial at the acme. The garnitures are meant to represent a classic three legged torchere, with hoofed feet, a mask of Pan at the top of the leg, the finial being another representation of a flame. Black marble has green veining. The "Just" logo appears on the movement back plate, purported to be manufactured by Charles Hour. Domed glass crystal. Although not shown, pendulum is included; no key is included. View and Bid on AspireAuctions.com

  Condition

  All pivots appear undamaged. Will chime, but energy from the mainspring will not move the crutch. Wheels and anchor move by manual manipulation. Cracks in marble for one column, one garniture base and finial base. Missing bridge screw for securing anchor bridge.