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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 79

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Estimate: $500 - $700

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

19th century, painted metal dial marked "a Paris" set in gilt bronze and carved white marble frame, marble arch with applied molded composition doves, gilt bronze panels with scenes with putti in relief, 17 x 8-3/4 x 5-3/4 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, spotting and discoloration to gilt bronze elements, tape residue, edge wear and small corner chips, one dove with break and repair to wing, lacking back door to cover works, lacking key, one foot off but present, bell repaired, not tested for functionality