February Estate Finds

Empire Period Gilt Bronze and Black Marble Clock Featuring Bacchus and Cupid, c. 1820

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Start price: $250

Estimated price: $500 - $5,000

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Description

Keywords: Empire period clock, Bacchus and Cupid, gilt bronze, black marble, Goret d’Ableville, vine branch frieze, pearl molding, early 19th century, French mantel clock.

Empire Period Gilt Bronze clock. Enameled dial signed “Goret d’Ableville” and features Roman numerals. The clock rests on a rectangular black marble base with stepped edges, decorated with a vine branch frieze and pearl molding.

Measurements: 11 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (28.6 x 18.4 x 8.3 cm.) approx

ID: : 26645

Condition: The gilt bronze surface is in overall good condition, with minor wear and patina commensurate with age, primarily along high points and edges. The enameled dial displays some discoloration and a small blemish near the center. The black marble base exhibits light surface scratches and minimal edge wear, with no significant structural issues. The clock mechanism appears intact but has not been tested for functionality.

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