French. bronze & ormolu figural clock, depicting a French Barrister with his law books atop pedestal, and reading scrolls held in his left hand. The well made bell strike movement, with silk thread suspension, with bezel and glazed door intact over dial,
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24 October 2024
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there is loss to gilding on corners and high spots, especially on the waist molding of acanthus leaves. Detail on the figure is exceptional. Movement is complete; would benefit from cleaning. Breguet style moon hands.
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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French. bronze & ormolu figural clock, depicting a French Barrister with his law books atop pedestal, and reading scrolls held in his left hand. The well made bell strike movement, with silk thread suspension, with bezel and glazed door intact over dial, the brass dial center embossed, and the silvered chapter ring with painted Roman Numerals. there is loss to gilding on corners and high spots, especially on the waist molding of acanthus leaves. Detail on the figure is exceptional. Movement is complete; would benefit from cleaning. Breguet style moon hands.
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