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Lot 179
A French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, unmarked, rectangular form with applied half columns flanking the face, a plaque below is a mask of Mercury, the domed crest with applied laurel wreath mount and urn form finial, the base with shell motif and bracket feet.

9.75 in.

Private Collection, Charlotte, NC

Lacking glass cover to clock face; some rubbing and tearing to pressed paper clock face; some verdigris to base.