French Figural 3 Graces Clock

French Figural 3 Graces Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,800 – $2,200[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,100[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Mar 07, 2020[/restrict]

French Figural Clock has a marble base which is mounted with intricate pierced gilt bronze floral strands of garland and bowed ribbons; standing gilt bronze nude female figures “The 3 Graces” are holding up a 6 inch sphere with a seated bronze putti finial that is holding a torch and arrow floating in the clouds, (arrow missing its feathers). The dial has applied brass roman hour numerals, hands that depict a dragon, and brass mounted star highlights around the sphere, (1 missing). The French round brass 8 day spring driven movement is signed Made in France, Medaille D’Argent 1855, and has a half hour strike on bell. Dimensions: 26 in. high x 8 in. wide.