Emporium Auction | January 23, 2025 | Online Only
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 217
Three Piece French Empire Style Inset Clock Garniture
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
Continental, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising: enamel and gilt bronze dial with Arabic numerals, set in black slate and red marble inset case, hinged panel over dial, case with two spiral metal columns centering beveled glass viewing panel housing pendulum with mercury weights, hinged panel at back opening to works stamped "Medaille de Bronze...", 18-3/8 x 15 x 7 in.; with pair of matching slate and marble bronze mounted garnitures, with lions paw feet and Classical figures, 13 x 8-1/4 x 6-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee
Note: Due to the presence of mercury, this item cannot be shipped and must be picked up.
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Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee
surface dirt and accretion, scattered cracks and edge chips to slate, some discoloration to bronze/metal elements, hinged front panel loose on hinge (does not stay closed without reinforcement), not tested for functionality; one garniture with large corner chip
