Antique French Lyre Clock 19th Century Marble Ormolou Start Price USD 37,250.00 Current Price USD 37,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 23, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 23, 2008 Location Laguna Beach, California See more about 'Antique French Lyre Clock 19th Century Marble Ormolou' Description Click HERE for our other AUCTIONSFrench Marble and Ormolou Lyre Clock Click on the thumbnails to view enlargements Beautiful white marble and gilt ormalou French lyre clock retailed by the famous Spaulding & Co. Gold and Silver Smiths of Chicago and Paris (see photo of their 1893 magazine advertisement below). The exceptional work of art is crowned by "golden" gilt sun in homage to the Sun King, Louis XIV. The clock is in excellent working order and in great condition.  The impeccable French movement keeps good time.  It of course has the unmistakable beautiful tone of its fine French silver bell.  Note the unique fine design which includes a special pendulum that is attached to ring of brilliants circling the clock rocking back and forth. Similar clocks are selling for $60,000 - $70,000.  This is your chance to take advantage of an opportunity to own a special piece at a great value.  Circa 1890. h. 26 1/2" w. 10" d. 6". THIS PIECE IS A 100% GENUINE AUTHENTIC 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CLOCK.  FOR THOSE WHO PAY ATTENTION THIS IS AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY TO CAPTURE A FINE TREASURE AT SMALL PRICE. Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools. Place a Bid!