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French Bronzed Spelter and Brass Mantel Clock

Dramatic French Bronzed Spelter and Brass Mantel Clock, featuring a Centaur abducting a buxom nude female, the elliptical base with griffon monopods at either end and a Mannerist masque holding an oval shield in its open mouth, the enamel dial with black roman chapters alternating with red addorsed scrolls, h. 21″, w. 14″. Images Click […]

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Schatz mantel clock with quarter hour chimes.

Schatz mantel clock with quarter hour chimes. This 20th C. quarter hour chime clock was especially popular because the glass case allows viewing of the mechanism. Pleasant Westminster chimes every fifteen minutes. Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:

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ROYAL BONN, ANSONIA WORKS CHINA MANTEL CLOCK,

ROYAL BONN, ANSONIA WORKS CHINA MANTEL CLOCK, C. 1890, H 14″, W 11″:Very decorative china case mantle clock. Motif of water lilies, Brass works by Ansonia Clock Co., New York. With “Ansonia” key. Pendulum in clock. Visible escapement. Condition report Case in good condition. Very pretty. No metal back plate. Jw Images Click on thumbnails […]

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ANSONIA "ROSALIND" MANTEL CLOCK

American. Circa 1895. Of black iron and silvered metal. The etched case centered by a 4 1/2″ dial with Roman numerals, eight day movement and bell strike on the half and hour. Height 12 1/4″. (500/700) Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:

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Empire Ormolu 'George Washington' Mantel Clock Pr

Empire Ormolu ‘George Washington’ Mantel ClockProbably Jean-Baptiste Dubuc, Paris, Circa 1805Having a two train movement with silk-suspended pendulum and countwheel, striking on a bell; the drapery swag beneath the dial inscribed Washington/ First, in war, First, in Peace/ and/ First, in his Countrymen’s, heart. Some chipping to enamel dial; eagle lacking ormolu arrows; lacking door […]

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L. Marti et Cie Napoleon 3rd Mantel Clock

L. Marti et Cie, Napoleon 3rd mantel clock, slate with gold highlights, porcelain dial with open escapement, time & strike brass movement, 19th c., 17″ x 17 3/4″ x 6 1/2″. [21] Condition report Large broken & reglued area to front apron, filled in left corner, works intact but operation not observed Images Click on […]

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