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A French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$500
Live Auction
Palm Beach Furniture and Decorative Arts
Description

A French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Badier, Paris, Early 19th Century

the pedestal atop the clock inscribed 'JE meur ou/JE m'attache'
Height 20 1/2 x width 14 1/4 x depth 5 1/2 inches.

Property from the Estate of Norma K. Hunt, Dallas, Texas

Condition
The clock is in not functional. Consultation with professional clock conservator recommended to determine possible repair. There is some wear and dust encrustations to the gilt bronze surfaces. There are a larger and some smaller chips to the clock face at the winding openings. There are some detached parts included with the lot, other parts possibly lost. Replacement mounting parts including wire and screws will be required to reassemble.