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A Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Slate Clock Garniture
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$650
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Slate Clock Garniture
Movement by Vincenti et Cie., 19th Century
movement stamped 'Vincenti et Cie / Medaille d'Argent'
Height of clock 21 1/4 x width 10 1/4 x depth 5 3/4 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Appearing in fair and ready to place condition. One tazza with an old repair to the handle. Oxidation to the gilt mounts. Surface scuffs and scrapes to the slate. Some looseness where elements meet; would benefit from tightening. The clock with cracks to the back case cover. One of the feet is loose and needs to be tightened. Oxidation and rubbing to the gilt mounts. Both clock chambers take a wind but there is no winding key present. The clock chimes when the hands are manually advanced and strikes on the hour and the half hour. With pendulum. Additional images are available upon request.