BY CHARPENTIER & CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1870A NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED, PATINATED-BRONZE AND MARBLE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK AND GARNITUREEstimate: GBP 10,000 - 15,000
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In good overall condition, wit the expected marks, scratches and wear consistent with age and use. There is some dirt and tarnishing to the ormolu and the patinated areas, with some scratches to a few of the patinated branches. The patinated and ormolu areas could benefit from some light cleaning. Two of the bobeches to one candelabra replaced. Each candelabra with the central bobeches lacking. The marble bases in good overall condition, with some wear to the guilding of the ormolu feet. The central figure with some tarnishing, damage and scratching to the patinated surface, particularly to the neck and arms and right knee. The clock face with some scratches to the marble, light damage to the chapters and rubbing to the inscription which is no longer completely legible Overall structurally sound and ready to place
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Lot 565Sale 23865
BY CHARPENTIER & CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1870A NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED, PATINATED-BRONZE AND MARBLE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK AND GARNITUREEstimate: GBP 10,000 - 15,000
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