(2) English Victorian Ebonized Triple Fusee Clock & Wall Bracket

Lot description

(lot of 2) English Victorian bracket clock and wall bracket, late 19th c., each having ebonized case with gilt-bronze mounts, comprising: (1) bracket clock, with pineapple finials and figural caryatid corner mounts, centering silver-tone metal dial in cast scrollwork surround, marked Leroy & Fils, 57 New Bond Street, Roman numeral hour markers, eight-day triple fusee movement with Westminster chimes, coiled gongs and eight nested bells, rising on paw feet, retaining Rodney V. Councell Watch and Clockmaker, Greensboro, retailer's label at case interior, accompanied by pendulum, time and chime movements observed operating, would likely benefit from a professional inspection to ensure accurate time-keeping, approx 27"h, 15"w, 12"d; (1) matching wall bracket, approx 19"h, 17.25"w, 13"d; 56lbs total Provenance: Dallas, Texas: When the madness of collecting collides with connoisseurship