Lot 19

French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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
early 19th century, broken arch case mounted with lion mask and swans supporting drapery swags, with enameled porcelain dial with Roman numerals, and flanked by Egyptian terms, on a breakfront base mounted with figural group of mother and children, and frieze of portrait roundels and swag mounts, pendulum and winder key present, 17 x 11-3/4 x 5-3/4 in.ÿ; Provenance: The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

chip to porcelain dial, some tiny flaws to mounts (as made), some gilt loss, patination, and scratches