A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE MANTLE

A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE MANTLE CLOCK, WORKS BY VINCENTI, CIRCA 1855, centering a finely detailed spread-winged eagle hung with a ribbon tied floral wreath and supporting a circular drum form case, enclosing a glazed bezel opening to a white enamel dial with black enameled Arabic chapters and reticulated gilt steel hands above twin key escapements, illegibly signed and surmounted by a leafy pinecone finial over bow-ribbon tied berried laurel branches on a conforming caveto carved block, the upper structure mounted on a beaded and shaped rectangular marble base with fluted columnar sides, flanking an inset recess paneled apron embellished with a scrolling rinceaux bronze and raised on stylized berried laurel truncated toupie feet, verso clock mechanism stamped with circular pastille "VINCENTI & CIE MEDAILLE D'ARGENT 1855," and "MADE IN FRANCE," includes one winding key. Height: 17 3/4" Width: 10 1/4" Depth: 6"
Condition Report: Good condition for antique clocks of this age and materials including but not limited to surface buildup on white marble and bronzes, inscription on dial worn but lower area probably said "France," sturdy, lacking pendulum but includes a winding key. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or clock mechanism. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.