French Bronze & Marble Figural Mantel Clock after Salmson, 19th c., attractive black stone and marble case houses the works, enamel dial, maker’s name worn, a bronze figure of a woman dressed in classical garb sits on a Klismos chair, a sewing basket at her foot, bronze signed “Salmson” (Jean-Jules Salmson, French, 1823-1902); some chips to corners, abrasions to one side of case, rack to lower base on one side, female missing what was likely a needle in her hands, replaced key (works appear to be original), attractive brown patina; 16″h x 9.5″l x 5.5″w Est. 500-700
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