A fine late 18th century swinging lyre mantel clock by Breant

A fine late 18th century swinging lyre mantel clock by Breant

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$5,000 – $7,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Schmitt Horan & Co.[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]May 06, 2023[/restrict]

Breant a Paris, a fine late 18th century swinging lyre mantel clock, on a rectangular, gilt bronze plinth below an oval, blue – gray and white marble base with interlocking circle, bead, and floral mounts, the top of the base with gilt acanthus supporting a lyre form, beaded frame crowned with a floral festoon and Medusa mask, the swinging clock with knife edge suspended gridiron, roman numeral white enamel dial with open center, peripheral arabic date and five minute markers, engraved scissor and fleur de lis hands, blued steel date indicator, and 15 day two train movement, with skeletonized plates, pin wheel escapement, and striking the hours and half hour on a bell