Lot 108
  • 108

Guillaume Denière foundry fl. 1855 A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mantle clock Paris, third quarter 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Guillaume Denière foundry
  • gilt bronze, enamel, glass
  • height 24 1/2 in.; width 17 in.; depth 7 in.
  • 62 cm; 43 cm; 18 cm
the bronze and polychromed enamel signed Deniere/ Ft de Bronzes A PARIS, the twin train movement stamped JX/DENIERE/A PARIS and numbered 1834

Condition

Overall in good condition, no loss to enamel dial. Dust to crevices. The clock has retained its original gilding but with some tarnishing to places.
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