A French Patinated Bronze and Sienna Marble Mantel Clock by Honore Pons
Circa 1830
with an oversized 15-day silk suspension movement stamped M.J 207.
Height 26 1/2 x width 20 3/8 x depth 6 3/4 inches.
Property from the Estate of Michael L. Wilkie, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, 19th Century Furniture, 19 September 1987, Lot 107
Michael L. Wilkie (1941-2021) was the owner of one of the most renowned penthouses in both Chicago and the nation. Recently offered for sale for the first time in nearly fifty years, the penthouse occupies the entire top floor and roof terrace of 1500 Lake Shore Drive, which was built in 1927 by celebrated architect Rosario Candela.Wilkie, who grew up in Long Grove, Illinois as well as Montecito, California, played a critical role in expanding his family business, the DoALL Company, which came to include over 70 companies around the globe. His father, Leighton A. Wilkie, founded DoALL and invented the metal-cutting bandsaw, one of the most widely used tools in manufacturing today. Michael Wilkie worked for and ran the business for 60 years.
Photos courtesy of Andrew Miller and The Baines Group, Jameson | Sotheby's International Realty.
Restauration Bronze Dore et Patine Mantel Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,500 – $4,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]New Orleans Auction Galleries[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,000[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]May 21, 2023[/restrict]
Exceptional Restauration Bronze Dore et Patine Mantel Clock
second quarter 19th century, in the neoclassical taste, decorated with emblems of war, the clock supporting a figure of Athena, Goddess of war, guarded by a Roman centurion, with a brazier of fire on the opposite side, with mounts of helmets and swords, the base with a bas-relief tablet of war horses and soldiers.
h. 25-1/4", w. 18-3/4", d. 6-1/4"
Provenance: Villa Melrose Antiques, Los Angeles, California.
Belle Epoque Bronze Dore et Patine Figural Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $1,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]New Orleans Auction Galleries[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,400[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Jul 31, 2022[/restrict]
French Belle Epoque Bronze Dore et Patine Figural Clock
fourth quarter 19th century, the finial composed of a lush basket of fruit and flowers, the clockworks flanked by a pair of patinated cherubim, standing on gilt-bronze scrolled brackets supported by the base, decorated with a swag of flowers and panels of grapevines, raised on leaf-molded feet, the works stamped by retailer, Singery, Paris.
h. 17-1/2", w. 17-1/2", d. 6-1/2"
Pons 1827 Dore Bronze Clock w/Lady
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$750[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 05, 2013[/restrict]
Pons 1827 Dore Bronze Clock w/Lady: The silk string bell strike movement has No. 402 on it. There is a regal looking woman leaning on a fancy writing desk with books on the other side. Below that there is a putti figure with a mandolin. He is seated on a background that covers everything from art to war. The curled feet on the case have acanthus leaves above them.
(There is no pendulum for this clock. The springs do not sound all that great when wound. The dial is fractured with replaced hands.)
19 1/4″ Tall x 14″ Wide
Sells as is, where is.
**Please note, this item ships F.O.B. which means you, the buyer, must make all of your own packing and shipping arrangements.
Pons 1827 Dore Bronze Clock w/Lady
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$800[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 05, 2013[/restrict]
Pons 1827 Dore Bronze Clock w/Lady: The bell strike movement is unmarked, except for No. 811. The porcelain dial with the original looking hands has no problems. The regal looking woman is in a thoughtful pose as she stands by a nice writing desk with books by the other side. The case, below the dial, has copper around the body. On the case there is a putti figure with a mandolin . The background around the putti covers many things from art to war. The base is gilt bronze with curled feet and acanthus leaf ornaments. The copper on the case gives a nice break from the gilt coloration. Circa Pre – 1850. This clock matches clock #157 but with a copper background.
The clock is running and striking at this time.
Dial – 3 1/2″ Diameter; Case – 18 1/4″ Tall x 14″ Wide
Sells as is, where is.
**Please note, this item ships F.O.B. which means you, the buyer, must make all of your own packing and shipping arrangements.
Bronze & Gilt Silk String Clock, Pons 1827
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $2,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$650[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 05, 2013[/restrict]
Bronze & Gilt Silk String Clock, Pons 1827: MEDAILLE DOR PONS 1827; Gilt and ebonized bronze with a bell strike movement, a porcelain dial with cast bezel, trim and added décor. The clock runs and strikes at this time. (There is some slight roughness around the keyholes. The pendulum with the clock may not be the proper size for it.) Dial – 4″ Diameter; Case – 18 1/2″ Tall. **Please note, this item ships F.O.B. which means you, the buyer, must make all of your own packing and shipping arrangements.