Bidspirit auction | Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel

Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock - An Empire gilt bronze figural mantel clock, first quarter 19th century, the circular dial having Roman numerals, having a twin train movement with silk suspension and outside countwheel striking on a bell, the backplate stamped ROBERT A PARIS. Dimensions: Height 13in; width 9 1/4in; depth 3 1/2in. Condition: With pendulum and clock winding key. The clock has been re-gilt. Possibly with replacements to cast elements, figures...the quality of casting to all elements seems to be inconsistent. The silk suspension is torn, the pendulum is lack the hook that it would hang from the silk suspension. We cannot guarantee the functionality or completeness of the clock's movement. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Alex Titomirov, Great Falls, Virginia; Sold, Freeman's Philadelphia, ”English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts”, May 20, 2014, Lot 14.