* A French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock Height 19 1/2 x

* A French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock
hunziker, 19th century
the case having a circular enameled dial with Roman numeral hours, signed Hunziker/ Rue de Bussy No. 22, flanked on one side by the figure of Minerva and on the other side by a cornucopia, raised on a stepped rectangular base raised on scrolled acanthus feet.
Height 19 1/2 x width 14 inches.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Property from the Collection of Joseph A. Baust, Murray, Kentucky

Provenance:
Mr. and Mrs. Josef Sorger, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
By descent to Joseph Sorger, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sold: Freeman's, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Joseph Sorger Collection, October 5, 2010, Lot 165
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Overall in stable condition. Wear to gilt in a few spots (see photos). Wear to clock face near where key is inserted from use. Missing cover to back of clock which covers inner mechanism. Spear is slightly loose. Have key, extra wreath and pendulum.

Clock does not accept winding and may be overwound. It runs and strikes properly but has not been tested for duration or accuracy. Has not been reviewed by a clock specialist.
Additional photographs available upon request.
Condition Report: For information please contact genevieveking@lesliehindman.com