Lot 583 , A 19th century French Empire style bronze and marble mantel clock, 17.75in.

A 19th century French Empire style bronze and marble mantel clock, with drum case supported be an eagle, silvered dial signed H. Lepaute, Paris, unsigned countwheel movement, 17.75in.
Estimate £250-350

Some slight rubbing to the high points on the bronze bezel, patination is a dark rich colour, may well be later patinated, dial looks to be the original silvering with some oxidisation marks, marble case with a few minor nicks at the corners particularly the lower front but overall in good condition, movement looks in good clean order although not tested for timekeeping.


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Sold for £480