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Fri, Feb 7, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 165

Louis XVI Style Marble Clock and Garniture Set

Estimate: $400 - $600

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French, mid 19th century, white marble rectangular case with gilt bronze mountings of bead borders, flowers, and floral elements intertwining a mask, hunt trophy finial, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, hinged door reveals clock mechanism, "FRANCE" marked on back interior panel, with pendulum, winder key, 18 in.; with two matching urns, 8-7/8 in.˜, Provenance: Private Collection, South Carolina

Condition

missing back left foot, portions of bead border are coming off or lost, some gilt loss, surface discoloration and patination, minor chips to marble,˜ surface dirt layer, other typical surface wear and abrasions consistent with age and use
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