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Lot 176:
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Keywords: signed A*D Delafontaine, Artemis, Greek Godess, Bronze, Mantle Clock, 19th Century, Bas-Reliefs, Ancient Horsemen, Brocot Escapement, Diane de Gabies, Delafontaine, Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine, Decorative Arts, Antique, Collectible, French Clock, classic sculpture
Important Mantle Clock with two rounded ends decorated with bronze bas-reliefs representing ancient horsemen. The dial features golden Roman numerals and the Brocot-type escapement movement. Topped by a statue representing Diane de Gabies, signed A*D Delafontaine, with the mark of the founder Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine (1813-1892).
Measurement: Sculpture: 22 x 6 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (55.9 x 16.5 x 14.6 cm.), Clock: 9 1/4 x 16 x 8 3/4 in. (23.5 x 40.6 x 22.2 cm.), Together: 32 x 16 x 8 3/4 in. (81.3 x 40.6 x 22.2 cm.)
Category: 26645
Condition: Good condition. Missing back cover. Clock has not been tested. Presents nicely. Sculpture in good condition. No notable damage. Any wear visible is consistent with age and use. To see all angles, paste the link into your browser to interact with a 360 image or click here: https://collectivehudson.sirv.com/Spins/6237/6237.spin
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