Gilbert Figural Hercules Mantle Clock

Gilbert Figural Hercules Mantle Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$300 – $500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$450[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 17, 2014[/restrict]

Gilbert Figural Hercules Mantle Clock. Cast spelter figure of Hercules on horseback, the horse is rearing back and the figure leans over the left side swinging a battle axe in his right hand, the base resembles natural ground, mythical faces on the feet; the horses front hooves are raised above the large round tub in which the timepiece is contained. Has a 4 in. inset porcelain dial with black hour numbers, gilt hands, exposed Brocot escapement having steel pallets and signed with the Gilbert trademark; brass 8 day spring driven movement has an half hour strike on a steel bell, signed Gilbert Clock Co. In good overall condition, no breaks or repairs, has a scrubbed & cleaned finish. 15 in. high x 15 in. wide x 6.5 in. deep.