Continental Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock with Bronze Bust

Continental Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock with Bronze Bust

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $1,200[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Taylor & Harris[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$800[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture][/restrict]

Gilt bronze mantle clock with bust of a scholar, 2nd quarter of the 19th century. Continental, possibly French. Gilt bronze clock with decoration of mathematic instruments and cherubs with books. Clock face with zodiac symbols. Top with bust of a bearded scholar with a ruff collar. Very finely cast details to the bronze.
Weight Approx., 8 lbs
Measures Approx., 6 inches x 3.5 inches x 15 inches tall