Lot 418 , A 19th century French bronze, ormolu and white marble mantel clock, H.17in.

A 19th century French bronze, ormolu and white marble mantel clock, surmounted with figures of maidens, with Vincenti countwheel movement, H.17in.
Estimate £300-500

Overall slightly dusty, dirty appearance, certainly in need of a good clean, ormolu equally has a slightly dull finish, both figures very finely cast, the vineous branch held by the right side figure looks a little crude and is possibly a later replacement, one screw fixing it in is a later flathead, dial is dirty with old discoloured repairs around one of the winding holes, hands look original, central marble plaque beneath the dial has a crack running through it, base plinth has some small nicks to the outer edges, one small strip of ormolu beading is loose but still present, countwheel movement complete but not tested, comes with pendulum and key.


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Sold for £500