French mantel clock, 8 day, time only spring driven movement balance wheel movement on a white marble base with gilt metal ornaments, patinated spherical body with applied roman numerals, hands in the form of a snake, surmounted by a gilt cast metal eagle
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24 October 2024
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Overall good condition with original hands and attractive patina on the globe. Old gilt finish on the feet, hardware, and bird. Small chips to edges of white marble base. The movement ticks when wound, but was not tested long term.
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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French mantel clock, 8 day, time only spring driven movement balance wheel movement on a white marble base with gilt metal ornaments, patinated spherical body with applied roman numerals, hands in the form of a snake, surmounted by a gilt cast metal eagle with outstretched wings. Diminutive round movement is stamped "FRENCH MAKE". Overall good condition with original hands and attractive patina on the globe. Old gilt finish on the feet, hardware, and bird. Small chips to edges of white marble base. The movement ticks when wound, but was not tested long term.
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