Lot 97: French Renaissance Style Ormolu Clock and Garniture

Monumental Gilt bronze Renaissance Revival Clock and Garniture Set, retailed by Fis Gautier, Paris, the clock works signed Japy Freres. The clock with 3 1/2" dial mounted with enamel Roman numerals within a block form case on octagonal plinth, cast at the sides with portrait medallions of French Kings Henry IV and Louis XIII, the corners cast with child terme figures with crossed arms and bowed heads. The clock is surmounted by an urn with bifurcated angular handles, having a lid with female figure holding a shield. Brass works are stamped with Japy Freres medallion and "1777". The clock is accompanied by a pair of ten-light candelabra, each having three-tiered candle arms with fluted and acanthus overlaid stems ending in urn form candle cups with removable bobeches; each candelabrum rests on a triparte base cast with stylized dolphin heads. Each item approximately 33"H x 15"W x 15"W. French, fourth quarter 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The collection of Jon E. Jones, Cookeville, TN, by descent from Robert "Bob" Jones, Jr., former President and Chancellor of Bob Jones University.

CONDITION: Bronze elements are in overall very good condition with scattered minor dark spots of oxidation; one 1" area of wear/oxidation to cherub head on clock; small area of abrasion to figure's shield on urn lid. Glass clock cover has become detached. One arm of clock works also detached. Clock works not currently functioning. Key present.