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French Restauration Period Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock with Apollo Mask

$6,974.86
£5,251.37
€5,900
CA$9,626.35
A$10,783.64
CHF 5,619.26
MX$131,538.19
NOK 71,407.92
SEK 67,332.58
DKK 44,916.70

About the Item

An unusual French Restauration period ormolu mantel clock. The elaborately pierced gilt bronze case in the form of a lyre, with an Apollo mask cresting, on a white marble stepped base. Original very attractive matte- and polished gilding. The eight-day movement with silk-suspended pendulum, striking half and full hours.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Pendulum of later date. Movement has been cleaned and revised by our professional clock restorer and is in perfect working condition. Very nice, authentic gilding!
  • Seller Location:
    Worpswede / Bremen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11981stDibs: LU98141328986

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