A French gilt-bronze mantel clock
A French gilt-bronze mantel clock
Late 19th century
Movement signed: Roblin a Paris
The white enameled dial with blue Roman numeral hour markers, black Arabic numeral outer minute track, and two train movement under a glass bezel and set in a gilt-bronze case surmounted by two putti drinking wine, cream stone panels flanking the dial, and scrolled foliate trim
14.5" H x 14.5" W x 4.25" D
Condition Report: Overall good condition with minor scuffs and darkening/oxidation to bronze commensurate with age. The dial with crazing and some chipping near the V, IX, and X. Some mounts are loose. Lacking key. Working condition unknown. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A French gilt-bronze mantel clock
Late 19th century
Movement signed: Roblin a Paris
The white enameled dial with blue Roman numeral hour markers, black Arabic numeral outer minute track, and two train movement under a glass bezel and set in a gilt-bronze case surmounted by two putti drinking wine, cream stone panels flanking the dial, and scrolled foliate trim
14.5" H x 14.5" W x 4.25" D
Condition Report: Overall good condition with minor scuffs and darkening/oxidation to bronze commensurate with age. The dial with crazing and some chipping near the V, IX, and X. Some mounts are loose. Lacking key. Working condition unknown. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
