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November 2006 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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347. An Empire Column Clock On An Inlaid Wood Base

An Empire column clock in an ebonized wood finish with gilt metal decorations, standing on a separate inlaid wood base with small circular feet, with a silver metal textured face with Roman numerals, the dial surrounded by a 1" wide gilt frame in relief with shells and foliate swirls, the columns with gilt metal capitals and bases with an egg and dart motif on the capitals and a scored and rope motif on the bases, and with applied pierced cast decorations on the top and the bottom front faces with armor surrounded by meandering vines and grapes, the pendulum with shell and floral designs that match the frame around the face with swans at the top. Measures overall 18"H (without the separate base) x 9-1/4"W x 5-1/4"D; the inlaid wood base measures 7-1/2" x 11-3/4" x 3"H. No maker's markings found.



200/400   Sold $368.00
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