Lot 78A
  • 78A

An Empire ormolu-mounted slate and marble mantel clock circa 1815, the dial signed Boulu Eve. de Lepine, Hger. de L'impératrice, Rue du Roule Près Celle Betizy No. 4.

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marble, slater, bronze, enamel, glass
  • height 18 1/2 in.; width 10 1/2 in.; depth 4 1/2 in.
  • 47 cm; 27 cm; 11.5 cm

Condition

Marble and slate with small chips and surface dirt. One columns with some restoration. White marble top of portico and slate base lacking ornament. Dial with minor chips, cracks and some restoration. Lacking feet and mechanism. In sound condition.
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