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Lot 802:

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Honore Pons French Restoration Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, Circa 1827 'The Architecture'

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Start price: $1,200

Estimated price: $2,000 - $3,000

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Description

Keywords: French Mantel Clock, Restoration Period, Gilt Bronze, Ormolu, Chased Bronze, Figural Clock, Putti, White Marble, French Clock, Medaille D’Or 1827, Neoclassical, Empire Style, 19th Century

Summary:
Honoré Pons (French, 1773–1851), French Restoration period mantel clock in finely chased and gilt bronze with white marble, circa 1827. The architectural case features figural uprights modeled as putti or classical youths supporting the arched clock housing, with pinecone finials and an antique-style covered urn surmount decorated with laurel garlands and flanked by ram’s heads. The case rests on a white marble base with gilt bronze mounts and turned feet.

Circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic minute markings. The movement is stamped with the Pons ‘Médaille d’Or 1827’ mark. Bronze additionally has the inscription ‘Lux 85.’ Accompanied by pendulum.

Honoré Pons was an important French clockmaker and manufacturer who played a significant role in the development of the French clockmaking industry during the first half of the 19th century. He received numerous awards for his movements, including medals in 1819 and 1823 and gold medals in 1827, 1839, and 1844.
Measurements: 19 x 11 x 7 1/2 in. (48.3 x 27.9 x 19.1 cm.) approx

Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.

Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.