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

$3,428.32
£2,581.18
€2,900
CA$4,731.60
A$5,300.43
CHF 2,762.01
MX$64,654.36
NOK 35,098.81
SEK 33,095.67
DKK 22,077.70

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:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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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