Massive Bronze Putti Mantle Clock

Massive Bronze Putti Mantle Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$15,000 – $18,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$12,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Jun 02, 2012[/restrict]

Massive Bronze Putti Mantle Clock. The large walnut case has inlaid panels and is mounted with 3 large figural bronze putti having a dark brown patina with large gilt bronze mounts depicting the wind; the flared base is mounted with gilt bronze borders and hanging strands of floral garland and ribbons. 9 in. fancy gilt repousse metal dial has large porcelain inserts with Roman hour numerals, fancy hands and gilt brass bezel; square brass movement strikes the hour and once on the half hour on a coiled gong, movement is signed S. H. Paris. 33 in. high x 19.5 in. wide x 12 in. deep.