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Lot 958

French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Clock

Estimate: $500 - $700

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19th century, cherub figure on a boat pulled by doves, rock crystal base, clock with rhinestone mounted bezel and signed "Roger", accompanied by copy of undated receipt from Peter Mack Brown, Washington D.C., with key, 7-3/4 x 9-1/2 in., Provenance: Peter Mack Brown, Washington, DC; Collection from an Important American Family

Condition

over ten rhinestones missing, wear to dial, scattered losses to gilt, rock base with later plugged attachments, small hole in front of boat (possibly lacking implements)
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