Lot 96
A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED BLEU TURQUIN MARBLE MANTLE CLOCK, BY RAINGO FRÈRES, PARIS, 19TH CENTURY, the neoclassical lidded two handled urn on a berried laurel trimmed socle and a molded rectangular cornice, above a leaf tip cast encadrement and conforming vertical case with corner floral spray spandrels mounts opposite a crisply detailed mount of entwined berried laurel branches centering a stylized floret, beneath a circular ribbon wrapped rod bezel surrounding a white enameled dial with deep blue Roman hour chapters and black Arabic five minute numerals, enclosing reticulated blued steel hands over twin key escapements and signed "Raingo Fres/Paris," reversing to brass wheel and hammer strike bell before a cover numbered "1329 / 64," and stamped with a circular Japy Frères pastille, flanked by fluted pilasters on a semi-circular berried laurel trimmed base and surmounted by bud form finials, raised on a conforming shaped rectangular plinth with a frieze centering a nicely cast scrolling and blossoming acanthus stemmed mount over berried laurel ringed toupie feet. Height: 16 1/2" Width: 9 1/2" Depth: 5 3/4"
- Condition: Overall good condition with slight surface buildup in crevices throughout and the enameled dial has a small repair on the 45. The works appear clean and include the pendulum (numbered 2524) but Simpson Galleries does not guarantee clock works nor any timepieces. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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