Lot 241 , A late 19th century French bronze mantel clock modelled as a globe supported by an eagle, width 14in. height 13in.

A late 19th century French bronze mantel clock modelled as a globe supported by an eagle, the numerals with corresponding signs of the zodiac alongside, on oak leaf base and black slate plinth with bronze toupie feet, eight day movement stamped J.B.D, width 14in. height 13in.
Estimate £300-500

Overall in honest untouched condition, bronze is a very dark chocolate brown and of slightly matted finish to the sphere with a little more polish to the eagle and raised areas of the leaves, movement intact with pendulum, going but not tested for timekeeping, hands probably original but bent and oxidised, slate plinth with minor chipping to the extremities.


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Sold for £400