#1 • Shreve Crump & Low Garniture

Part of Eurasian Antiques: Magnificent Bronzes, Stunning Art, Period Furniture, and More! (live auction by Wardlow Auctions)

High bid $1,400.00

Status: Sold

Category: DECOR

Circa 1880s three piece French gilt bronze and enamel champlevé clock garniture. Two 3-light candelabras with removable center light finials, blue and yellow champlevé bands and accents, with wax residue in candle cups. Clock case features blue and yellow champlevé, ormolu accents, and figural griffins at each corner. Face signed for the retailer Shreve Crump & Low Boston, with roman numerals, hinged glass cover, and champlevé medallion. Wear to finish of numerals with loss of color in several places. Movement and pendulum stamped "30868 A & N". Pendulum suspension stamped "Brogot & C-" suggesting designer Louis Gabriel Brocot, a 19th century Parisian watchmaker. Coil gong with soft tip hammer. Rear access provided by way of hinged frosted glass door. Surface wear and discoloration from age. Hands move and bell chimes, pendulum ticks for about a minute and then stops. Key does not wind, clock appears to be overwound. Size: Clock 6.5"w x 4.5"d x 16.5"h