Lot 215

French Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Estimate: $600 - $900

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, cathedral form case with columns and niches, bell tower finial, pierced "rose window" dial with Roman numerals, works stampedÿ"Rue De Lancry/Auguste Breul/Paris", with pendulum, 18-1/2 in.; with associated gilt wood and composition base, 21-1/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

some gilt loss, verdigris, surface wear, loose spires and columns, lacking doors verso, lacking winder key; base with edge wear and losses, wear to giltÿ