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Good French brass carriage clock, by Margaine Fran

Good French brass carriage clock, by Margaine Francois-Arsene late 19th c. With Grand Sonnerie movement, the white enamel dial with three subsidiary dials for the day, month and date, on an ogee molded plinth base. H: 5 1/2 in. Condition report Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. […]

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FRENCH GILT-BRONZE AND MARBLE FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK

FRENCH GILT-BRONZE AND MARBLE FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, the drum case surmounted by a seated Diana the Huntress with a game bird, arrow and quiver, the breakfront plinth base with applied ornamentation and raised on beaded feet, the striking movement stamped with an illegible maker’s mark, “BLACK, STARR & FROST / NEW YORK” retailer, and “MADE […]

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French Douillon rococo bronze mantel clock

French Douillon rococo bronze mantel clock the ornate dore bronze figural case with outstanding foliate surround, supported by two seated maidens on a seashell encrusted scrolled plinth. The brass dial with applied porcelain enamel chapters with Roman numerals. The 8-day movement with silk suspension, outside count wheel and striking on a bell. Stamped, “Godard a […]

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French mantel clock with key

19″H x 15 1/2″L x 6″W Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:

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French Empire bronze mantel clock circa 1800-10 as

French Empire bronze mantel clock circa 1800-10 astrolabe finial atop vase-form body with pinecone ornaments, centering gilt dial with Roman numerals and scrolling acanthus design, fitted with silk suspended sunburst pendulum, raised on pedestal and molded base; works impressed: FG/16. (Good condition) H16″ *Literature: Niehuser, Elke. FRENCH BRONZE CLOCKS, 1700-1830. Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1999. pp. […]

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FRENCH FIGURAL CLOCK 19TH C. H 28", W 14"

FRENCH FIGURAL CLOCK, 19TH CENTURY, H 28″, W 14″, D 7 1/2″:Spelter case with enameled Roman numerals with father time on top of the clock. From the Estate of Reid Miller, Detroit. Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:

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