C.1810, French, Barancourt, Ormolu Figural clock, 8-day time and strike, the goddess Athena in a pensive pose. The frieze below the clock with court scene, a gowned lady pleading for mercy from a king with outstretched arm and lancet, a branding fire
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22 October 2024
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Condition: the well made movement with countwheel bell strike (nice star in countwheel), round with a flat spot on the bottom. The white porcelain dial with very minor scratch in the center and very minor chip at the left winding hole, maker's signature in red and still visible. Height 20.2 inches
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1810, French, Barancourt, Ormolu Figural clock, 8-day time and strike, the goddess Athena in a pensive pose. The frieze below the clock with court scene, a gowned lady pleading for mercy from a king with outstretched arm and lancet, a branding fire smoldering behind her, and three warriors with shields standing to the right. Condition: the well made movement with countwheel bell strike (nice star in countwheel), round with a flat spot on the bottom. The white porcelain dial with very minor scratch in the center and very minor chip at the left winding hole, maker's signature in red and still visible. Height 20.2 inches
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