A Large French Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

Raingo Frères, 19th Century

comprising a mantel clock and a pair of large 9-light candelabra, the enameled dial signed RAINGO FRÈS. À PARIS, the movement with a RAINGO FRÈRES seal and further numbered 10 and 183.
Height of mantel clock 27 1/4 x width 28 1/4 inches; height of candelabra 36 inches.

Property from the Estate of Howard G. Kornacki, Evanston, Illinois

Both clock and candelabra in overall good and sturdy condition. The clock has a pendulum but lacks a winding key. The hands can be manually advanced, and the hammer strikes the chime on the hour and half-hour (though the number of chimes is presently not correctly synced with the position of the hands). The clock takes a wind but does not presently keep time. The enamel face with some scuffs but no cracks or significant losses. Moderate accumulation of dust throughout, needs cleaning. One clock foot missing connecter. One arm from candelabra removed. One of the candelabras is missing one foot.

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A Large French Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

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