French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock
early to mid 19th century, rectangular black marble base with gilt bronze mounting of floral swag, surmounted by a circular gilt bronze case enclosing gilt clock dial with Roman numerals, bird form finial, inscribed verso "Eanthony (?) / Cheapside, London", with pendulum, winder key, 11-1/2 x 5-1/4 in., Provenance: Collection from an Important American Family
Condition Report: minute nicks to marble base, some discoloration and losses to gilt surface, losses to painted Roman numerals, floral swag loose, surface scratches, and other typical surface abrasions consistent with age and use, pendulum unattached and possibly associated, not tested for functionality
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early to mid 19th century, rectangular black marble base with gilt bronze mounting of floral swag, surmounted by a circular gilt bronze case enclosing gilt clock dial with Roman numerals, bird form finial, inscribed verso "Eanthony (?) / Cheapside, London", with pendulum, winder key, 11-1/2 x 5-1/4 in., Provenance: Collection from an Important American Family
Condition Report: minute nicks to marble base, some discoloration and losses to gilt surface, losses to painted Roman numerals, floral swag loose, surface scratches, and other typical surface abrasions consistent with age and use, pendulum unattached and possibly associated, not tested for functionality