Massive Pre 1850 Figural Mantle Clock

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Apr 7, 2023 - Apr 15, 2023

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• Lot Description
  A 4 ¼" white enamel dial with Roman Numerals for all chapters, with all minute hash marks on a continuous circle at the dials edge. Blued steel Renaissance style minute/hour hands. Beveled glass crystal on front and domed glass on the back cover. An 80 mm japy style half and hour strike type, silk suspension movement is utilized. A bronze gilt philosopher with a tome in contemplation rests on top of a black slate base, decorated with a gilt border and heavy scroll feet. Weighs 45 lbs. Movement stamped Raingo-Freres. View and Bid on AspireAuctions.com

  Condition

  Running and chiming at inspection, but not tested for accuracy. Philosopher has non original gilding. Other bronze elements appear original. Slate has received a thin coating of a gloss material.