258 - Wall sconce and its bracket,

Wall sconce and its bracket, Architectural in form with Boulle marquetry decoration. The body is topped by a domed canopy crowned with a rooster with outstretched wings and fire pots. The dial, signed “Godde à Paris,” is made of chiseled brass with 12 enameled plates and displays the hours in Roman numerals. Ornamentation consists of gilded and re-gilded bronze, including a mascaron, acanthus leaves, and spinning-top feet. The curved wall-mounted console is adorned with a gadrooned frieze, putti heads, and pine cones. Plate movement signed “Jean Godde à Paris,” suspended by wires (damaged). Early 18th century. Condition: Restored, bronzes re-gilded, missing parts (including one foot). 71.5 x 37.5 x 12 cm 33.5 x 36 x 16 cm (console) Godde the Elder (1668–1748) was admitted as a master clockmaker in 1695.