Emporium Auctions
Thu, Sep 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 320
Empire Style Wood and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
French,ÿ19th/early 20thÿcentury, carved wood case with stepped rectangular base on bun feet with four turned column supports, centering a 5-3/8 inch gilt bronze dial with Roman numerals and foliate edges, works stamped "150" and "7-2", gilt bronze foliate, laurel wreath, and floral and ribbon swag appliques, gilt bronze pendulum with floral, foliate, and swan's head decoration, with winder key, 17-3/4 x 9-5/8 x 5-3/4 in.
Provenance: Estate of Brock Arms, Flat Rock, North CarolinaCondition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches, bumps, and small edge chips to wood case, one column with crack, one lower case side missing panel at base, one panel at base detached but present, feet loose, some losses to Roman numerals on dial, works missing bell,ÿpendulumÿwith solder repair to dowel and possibly associated (does not appear to have a fitting attachment point), not tested for functionality
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