134 - Late 18th-century ormolu and white marble mantel clock

Late 18th-century ormolu and white marble mantel clock A late 18th-century ormolu and white marble mantel clock Charles Leroy, Paris Surmounted by an urn and draped vines atop a breakfront base, the main body is flanked by a pair of fluted columns; to the left is an eternal flame, and to the right, a pair of cooing doves symbolizing everlasting love. The signed 4-inch white enamel dial features Roman and Arabic numerals with matching hands. The movement, with a flattened lower edge, silk suspension, and an external countwheel, strikes a bell. Includes a pendulum. The circular enameled dial is signed 'CH.les Le Roy APARIS'; it is set within a rectangular case inlaid with floral sprays, surmounted by a large foliate urn and flanked by swagged columns topped by love doves; the movement is unsigned. 34 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep Footnotes: Provenance Jordi Vergés, Barcelona, July 2, 2020. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: W W The lot is bulky or has characteristics that require it to be picked up from a designated warehouse. Please refer to the “Post-Auction Collection and Storage” section for further details. Please note that transfer and storage fees will apply to any lot not collected within 14 days of the auction date. Starting on the 15th day following the sale, storage fees will be the buyer’s responsibility. For further information on this lot, please visit Bonhams.com