Lot # 7 - Napoleon III Style Patinated Bronze Ormolu Urn Mantle Clock

Opening Bid : $ 250.00
Pickup Instructions: Pick ups will be October 11-12th - between 9am-3pm Friday, 9am-Noon Saturday, by appointment you'll be scheduling through Signup Genius. This is on a city block with very limited parking. Be patient, and be on time. Thank you!
Start Date/Time: 03-Oct-2024 7:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 09-Oct-2024 7:06:00 PM
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Description :

Napoleon III Style Patinated Bronze Ormolu Urn Mantle Clock

Movement by Vincenti et Cie, circa 1870

A beautifully cast, chiseled and chased Napoleon III period mantel clock executed in the Neo-Grec taste, the case is surmounted by an urn with exquisitely detailed relief Bacchanalia scenes complete with its lid. The face is covered in a thick beveled glass door, opening to reveal patinated relief roman numerals surrounded by an acanthus outer ring. Fluted columns flank the face and on either side of these are situated outward facing Lion masks of very fine quality with cast and gilded rings hanging from their mouths. Each of the four corners is raised over reptilian feet that are suggestive of a dragon with engraved wings projecting from behind the knees. The clock retains its original pendulum and the back of the movement is marked by the renowned clockmakers Vincenti et Cie.

Key wound, includes key. Winds nicely, pendulum swings irregularly. It appears there is a part missing. A balance? Please see the back of the clock photo and find a comparable clock to see the missing part. It is similar to a bicycle bell dome. 

9”x5.5”x13” 


Dimensions : 9 in L x 5.5 in W x 13 in H

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