Signed Ph. Mourey Figural Mantle Clock

Signed Ph. Mourey Figural Mantle Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$500 – $750[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$200[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

Signed Ph. Mourey Figural Mantle Clock. Gilt decorated white metal case with standing figure of a fisherman holding a string of fish in one hand and a rope in the other hand attached to a net hanging over his shoulder, barrel containing the timepiece is to his left with a fountain shaped crest with lion’s head and seashell; the base has a white onyx top and front with flowing filigree design, signed on the back “Ph. Mourey”. 3 in. porcelain dial has black Roman hour numerals and open moon hands; typical round French brass 8 day spring driven movement signed “Japy Freres”, has an half hour count wheel strike on a bell. Case has some wear to the painted gilt finish, no breaks or cracks to the onyx, minute hand is broken and missing pendulum & suspension. 14 in. high x 13 in. wide x 3.5 in. deep.