circa 1785, black and white marble, decorated with gilt figures of
Provenance: Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina
Strength and Justice with lion-topped pedestals and gilt eagle finial, dial inscribed "Monchard/Roubaix", works stamped "Vincent 1855/461", 29 x 24 x 8 in., with winder key and pendulum; accompanying pair of white marble mantle urns in gilt bronze supports, 21-1/4 x 6-1/4 x 6-1/4 in.
Note: A notably similar example sold at Christies, October 27-November 17, 2020, lot 552 for 11,250 GBP, see: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/collector-online/late-louis-xvi-ormolu-mounted-white-black-marble-portico-clock-552/102981.
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Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina
not tested for functionality, one foot off but present, dial case loose on base, several elements and appliques loose, surface dirt, some lifting to bronze mounts, scattered edge wear and small chips to marble, natural inclusions throughout
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