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Lot 1263

French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Estimate: $500 - $700

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probably late 19th century, rectangular case with floral swag mounts and silvered dial with Roman numerals, musician playing a lyre form finial, stepped base with frieze depicting lions, boar, and a figure playing a lyre in shallow relief, with pendulum and winder key, 21 x 14 in.Provenance: Estate of William A. Little, Charlottesville, Virginia

Condition

some abrasions and gilt loss, minor areas of patination, feet slightly loose, strings on instrument slightly loose
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