France, Green Onyx Figural Clock, with cream colored arabic numeral dial set within a brass bezel with beveled glass, patinated spelter young lady figure titled "Doux Retour" or Sweet Return celebrating the annual rite of spring with the figure holding a
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24 October 2024
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Floral garland needs proper re-attachment, glue residue remains. Onyx case needs a thorough cleaning as it has been in a smoker's house for generations. Figural patination could be cleaned, some remaining gilding on pedestal could be brightened a bit. Movement needs thorough overhaul.
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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France, Green Onyx Figural Clock, with cream colored arabic numeral dial set within a brass bezel with beveled glass, patinated spelter young lady figure titled "Doux Retour" or Sweet Return celebrating the annual rite of spring with the figure holding a garland of flowers with a perched bird standing above the dial, green onyx multi-part case on cast and gilt classical feet, round eight day French time and strike, spring powered movement with coiled gong for hour strike and pendulum. Floral garland needs proper re-attachment, glue residue remains. Onyx case needs a thorough cleaning as it has been in a smoker's house for generations. Figural patination could be cleaned, some remaining gilding on pedestal could be brightened a bit. Movement needs thorough overhaul.
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