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Figure-mounted Second French Empire mantel clock in black-patinated bronze

Offered by: Robert James Walsh & Company

Description
Figure-mounted Second French Empire mantel clock in black-patinated bronze, with bronze ormolu mounts and red marble detailing.
Napoleon III reign, 1852-70.
The figure depicts Minerve holding a laurel wreath in non-military attire.
She represents Napoleon III, bringer of perpetual peace.
Exquisite hand-engraving and etching and attention to detail.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1852-1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Incollect Reference #:	769632

Message from Seller:

Robert James Walsh & Company is a thirty-year-old Vermont business dealing in antiques, art, and modernism. Robert Walsh, owner, is also an Accredited Member of Appraisers Association of America, as well as a respected consultant. We have participated in many international trade shows in the US and Canada.