French Bronze Pirate Silk Thread Mantle Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,800[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Mar 23, 2019[/restrict]
French Bronze Pirate Silk Thread Mantle Clock. 2.5 in. silvered dial with black painted Roman hour numerals, open moon hands and gilt brass bezel; round brass 8 day spring driven silk thread movement stamped with fancy initials “PC” in an oval, has a half hour strike on a bell and silk thread suspension. In a 2 tone silvered and gilt bronze case with figural scene of a pirate standing on a sinking ship on the waves during battle, he holds a pistol in one hand and battle axe in the other. Very good overall condition, with no missing or broken case parts, silvered finish on the sail and wave is worn; missing bell and rear door bezel, has key and pendulum, running and striking. 17.25 in. high x 12.75 in. wide x 4 in. deep. Weight: 12 lbs.