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A FRENCH BRONZE AND GILT MANTEL CLOCK, 19th Century
The arched case with circular white enamel chapter ring within an engine-milled bezel, signed Franz Hiess & Sohne K. & Hoflieferanten, the lower trunkation with winged female motif, the case flanked by the figures of Cupid and Venus, in an amorous pose, Venus holding aloft a floral garland, the rectangular stepped plinth with stiff-leaf cast gallery, a relief motif of Venus, flanked by cherubs, on toupie feet
38in. (96.5cm.) high
*3,000-5,000
The arched case with circular white enamel chapter ring within an engine-milled bezel, signed Franz Hiess & Sohne K. & Hoflieferanten, the lower trunkation with winged female motif, the case flanked by the figures of Cupid and Venus, in an amorous pose, Venus holding aloft a floral garland, the rectangular stepped plinth with stiff-leaf cast gallery, a relief motif of Venus, flanked by cherubs, on toupie feet
38in. (96.5cm.) high
*3,000-5,000