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Mantel Clock with seated Benjamin Franklin, France, 20th century

About the Item

Large bronze mantel clock with a gilded pedestal with rocaille decoration, cartouches with scrolls and books and an enamel dial with Roman numerals. On it, in burnished bronze, is a seated Benjamin Franklin surrounded by books and scientific instruments. The upper book reads:”LA SCIENCE DU BONHOMME RICHARD” , the one in his hand: “PROVERBS”.

Dimensions:

Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

20th century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Greding, DE

Reference Number:

Seller: 063-02151stDibs: LU1014240828242

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