French Gilt Bronze Silk Thread Mantle Clock. Excellent Dore bronze case with a figure of a Turkish (Ottoman) sultan seated on the edge of an armchair, holds an oil lamp in one hand, his sword at his hip and an incense burner beside the chair. 3 in. brass dial has incised Roman hour numerals, open moon hands and compass star in the center. Typical round brass spring driven silk thread movement is signed "Pons, 1823 Medaille d'Argent" and signed "Souriau a Paris, 1387"; has an half hour strike on a bell. Movement runs and strikes, case is in good overall condition, figure is missing a feather in the top of his turban, missing pendulum. 19 in. high x 14.5 in. wide x 5.5 in. deep. Weight: 19 lbs.
French Gilt Bronze Silk Thread Mantle Clock. Excellent Dore bronze case with a figure of a Turkish (Ottoman) sultan seated on the edge of an armchair, holds an oil lamp in one hand, his sword at his hip and an incense burner beside the chair. 3 in. brass dial has incised Roman hour numerals, open moon hands and compass star in the center. Typical round brass spring driven silk thread movement is signed "Pons, 1823 Medaille d'Argent" and signed "Souriau a Paris, 1387"; has an half hour strike on a bell. Movement runs and strikes, case is in good overall condition, figure is missing a feather in the top of his turban, missing pendulum. 19 in. high x 14.5 in. wide x 5.5 in. deep. Weight: 19 lbs.
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