French Figural Patinated Bronze Slate Mantel Clock

Lot description

French patinated bronze and slate mantel clock, late 19th c., having figural bronze topper depicting the explorer Rene Duguay-Trouin (French, 1673-1736), singed in cast with subject's name, over porcelain dial marked Fusier R. du Vieux Colombier 15 a Paris, Roman numeral hour markers, time-and-strike movement marked Japy Fils, rising on stepped ovular base, ending on bun feet, approx 12.5"h, 18"w, 6.25"d, 29.7lbs total Provenance: From the estate of Leslie and Angelyn Smith, Austin, Texas Start Price: $150.00