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Napoleon III Ormolu Mantel Clock

A Napoleon III Ormolu Mantel Clock , mid-19th c., marked on backplate “S. Maret et Cie”, with striking bell, the dial topped by garland and floral bouquet, flanked by cherubs, the shaped plinth and base with wreath border and centered by a pair of doves, on toupie feet , height 15 in., width 11 1/2 […]

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Ormolu-mounted porcelain clock,

pineapple or artichoke finial above cobalt-glazed porcelain body, elaborate bronze dore frame with festoons, phoenixes flanking lion’s head, face with ormolu highlights, retains some original gilt highlights, key wind, with pendulum, Continental, 19th century, 20 in. Elements slightly loose on rod, one interior support broken. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Everett and Lois Royal, […]

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French ormolu and porcelain clock garniture

French ormolu and porcelain clock garniture French ormolu and porcelain clock garniture circa 1880garland and ribbon-encrusted case fitted with enameled panels of romantic scenes, accompanied by pair of matching urns.clock H15 1/2″ W9 1/2″ D4 1/2″; vases H9 1/4″ W6″ D3 3/4″ Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:

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French ormolu cased figural mantel clock

French ormolu cased figural mantel clock, porcelain dial, round brass 2-train time & strike movement, minor chip outer edge. 14″H x 14″W, Circa – 1880. 20560 28259 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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Ormolu-mounted French shelf clock,

ceramic with hand painted castle scene, brass mounts throughout, face with finely painted floral swags, brass works marked “CPCC”, late 19th/early 20th century, 12 x 11-1/2 x 5 in. Chips to rear leg, losses to ormolu and gilt surfaces, scattered light corrosion, overall light crazing. Provenance: Private Collection, Michigan Images Click on thumbnails to see […]

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