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Lot 1270
A French Bronze and Onyx Clock Figuring Eros, Signed Charpentier & Cie
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Paris, late 19th century, polished onyx with patinated and dore bronze mounts, 3 1/4-inch dial signed in gilt CHARPENTIER & CIE / BRONZIERS / PARIS / Rue Charlot No. 8, having eight day suspension spring movement impressed CHARPENTIER FT DE BRONZES 92 A PARIS, with Japy Freres medallion stamp, numbered 2878 / 1830.

16 3/4 x 13 1/2 x 6 in.

Private Collection, California and North Carolina

Some rubbing to patina and gilt; lacking pendulum and key; arrow with some mis-shaping; some small chips to onyx; looseness to onyx holding movement. Please see Terms and Conditions of Sale: Clocks and Watches.