Description:

AN EXCEPTIONAL NEO-GOTHIC STYLE BELL FORM CLOCK AND STAND, POSSIBLY FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY, the nicely engraved crown form corona on the bell form body cast with elaborate relief details of scrolling floral rinceaux bands alternating bands of fruiting curled leaf stalks interspersed with quatre-foil reserves of winged angels holding separate musical instruments, partitioning these bands are three flat bands deeply engraved with rows of Latin text translating to "The Lord Be With You And With Your Spirit," Our Father Who Art In Heaven," centering a circular beveled glass and bell flower modeled bezel opening to a dial with black Roman chapters on white enamel chiffres, encircling white sword and halberd cut steel hands over twin key escapements, reversing to a pierced circular door opening to the clockworks with stamped pastille "JAPY FRERES MEDAILLE D'HONNEUR," and an oval "E.P. / A PARIS / 9717," the bell clock suspended from a brass stand composed of an engraved pole pike crossed with a pole halberd supported by "X" crossed spears with intricately detailed collars of a crowned cross hung with a beaded swag against a stylized floral bloom above double headed eagles centering an armorial shield, raised on an octagonal stained oak base with ball feet. Height: 17" Width: 24" Depth: 7 1/2"        Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas

  • Condition: Good condition with normal surface buildup throughout, the clock dial hand's paint is flaking and the pole pike/halberd is a bit loose and could be crossed with points opposing. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece nor clock mechanism.   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.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.

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