C.1850, French, Gilt Spelter figural clock,

C.1850, French, Gilt Spelter figural clock, hunter motif with bronze accents. This clock has been disassembled and sprayed gold. The spelter hunter has a heavy coat of copper that is oxidized, and the plume for his hat and his flint-lock rifle are ormolu. Note he is holding his dead prey - a pheasant. The well made bell strike movement has a silk thread suspension, and runs and strikes, but would benefit from service. The minute shaft will need attention, as the retainer pin has been sheared off even with the shaft and will need drifting out; amazingly the original hands have not gotten lost. This clock has an elegant look for a modest reserve; Height 18" Reserve $350