Bidspirit auction | A FRENCH GILT-BRONZE AND ALABASTER

A FRENCH GILT-BRONZE AND ALABASTER “VENUS” MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE, 19TH CENTURY - The three-piece garniture comprising a mantel clock and a pair of matching tazzas, the clock with a square alabaster case mounted with a gilt-bronze figure of Venus seated in a contemplative pose, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and pierced gilt hands, the movement with bell strike, the case raised on a gilt-bronze mounted base with repeating classical ornament, the accompanying garniture urns of classical form with scrolling handles and gilt-bronze mounts, each raised on alabaster pedestal bases en suite with the clock. France, 19th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 19 in., (48.3 cm.) Condition: The set is in overall good condition with minor wear and rubbing to the gilt-bronze surfaces, the clock movement is present but not tested for accuracy, and one garniture bowl containing later decorative shells.