(lot of 3) French marble and gilt metal mantel clock and garniture set, late 19th c., including: (1) mantel clock, having topper modeled as a winged figure in chariot pulled by lions, signed in cast after Ch. Aubert (French, 19th c.), white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, time-and-strike movement marked F. Pelissier, rising on stepped base with central frieze depicting allegorical children and animals in wooded landscape, lacking pendulum, bell and striker operational, movement does not respond to winding and is in need of adjustment, small loss to enamel near left key hole, marble intact with restoration at lower left corner, approx 16"h, 18.5"w, 16.25"d; (2) tazza garnitures, each having dual lion mask handles, stepped base with corresponding relief scenes, approx 11"h, 6"w, 4"d; 68lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Carl Carter (Texas, 1955-2023)**

05.17.24: In my opinion regarding LOT 3108: As described there is a restoration to the marble located towards the center left of the front edge of mantel clock be, from a visual examination, I note that the clock and garnitures are presently intact, with typical minor chips to edges of marble concentrated at the corners, there is a minute hairline extending from one of pierced holes in the face, as well as a minor chip on the edge of the hole likely original to its creation as the enamel is applied over the chip, functionally, the half hour chime and bell are operational, the clock is lacking a pendulum, and the time winding spring is broken, preventing the clock from being able to operate or keep time

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